Movie Description
The Megantic Outlaw
(1971)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ron Kelly
- Writer : Ron Kelly
- Cast : Lloyd Bochner,Sydney Brown,Ralph Endersby,Harry Finlay,Nicky Fylan,Jon Granik,David Hughes,Carol Lazare,William Nunn
Cast
Inspector Carpenter
Morrison's father
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Facts
Original TitleThe Megantic Outlaw
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-01-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 59m
Production CompaniesCBC
Genres
- Drama
