David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker (1964)
This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.
Director: Bernard Devlin
Genre: History
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1964
Cast
- James B. Douglas - David Thompson
- Ivor Barry - Governor Colen
- Tony Van Bridge - William McGillivray
- Charles Palmer - Philip Turnor
- Sean Mulcahy - Alex Fraser
- Gerard Parkes - Duncan McGillivray
- Roland Chenail - Baptiste Cadotte
- Kahn Tineta Horn - Charlotte Thompson
Screenplay
Cinematography: Michel Thomas-d'Hoste
Editing: Tony Lower
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Keywords
canadian history, cartographer, short film, history
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker about?
- This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.
- Who directed David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker?
- David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker was directed by Bernard Devlin.
- Who stars in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker?
- David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker stars James B. Douglas, Ivor Barry, Tony Van Bridge, Charles Palmer, Sean Mulcahy, Gerard Parkes.
- How long is David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker?
- David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker?
- David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker is a History film.
- Where was David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker produced?
- David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker was produced in Canada.