The Megantic Outlaw (1971)

Donald Morrison was born in the town of Megantic Quebec to parents who had emigrated from Lewis in search of a better life. However, the life awaiting them was full of difficulty. When he came of age, Donald headed west and worked as a cowboy, sending money to his parents to pay off the debt on their homestead. Donald's life began to unravel when the owner of the debt claimed that the payments had never been made and evicted the family. This documentary tells Donald's story as he went on the run accused of murder and trying to clear his name.

Director: Ron Kelly
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 59 min
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Production: CBC
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Megantic Outlaw about?
Donald Morrison was born in the town of Megantic Quebec to parents who had emigrated from Lewis in search of a better life. However, the life awaiting them was full of difficulty. When he came of age, Donald headed west and worked as a cowboy, sending money to his parents to pay off the debt on their homestead. Donald's life began to unravel when the owner of the debt claimed that the payments had never been made and evicted the family. This documentary tells Donald's story as he went on the run accused of murder and trying to clear his name.
Who directed The Megantic Outlaw?
The Megantic Outlaw was directed by Ron Kelly.
Who stars in The Megantic Outlaw?
The Megantic Outlaw stars Lloyd Bochner, Sydney Brown, Ralph Endersby, Harry Finlay, Nicky Fylan, Jon Granik.
How long is The Megantic Outlaw?
The Megantic Outlaw has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Megantic Outlaw?
The Megantic Outlaw is a Drama film.
Where was The Megantic Outlaw produced?
The Megantic Outlaw was produced in Canada.