The Battle of Vimy Ridge (1999)

Far from Home: Canada and the Great War - Part 2

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A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.

Director: Alan Erlich
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aaron Davis, John Lang
Cinematography: Adam Swica
Editing: Gina Binetti
Production: ONF | NFB, Chum Television, CBC, Norflicks Productions Ltd., CTF | FCT
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

canada, world war i, canadian army, vimy ridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Battle of Vimy Ridge about?
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
Who directed The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge was directed by Alan Erlich.
Who stars in The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge stars Paul Gross, Bernard Behrens, William Dunlop, Stephen Bogaert, Gary Krawford, David Keeley.
How long is The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Battle of Vimy Ridge?
The Battle of Vimy Ridge is a Documentary, War film.