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The Englishman's Boy

The Englishman's Boy

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Overview

Haunting Film recalls a tragic journey that culminates in one of the most brutal historical events in Canadian history - the Cypress Hills Massacre

Created by Guy Vanderhaeghe
Written by Guy Vanderhaeghe
Produced by Kevin DeWalt
NetworksCBC Television

Top Cast

Michael Eisner

Michael Eisner

The Englishman's Boy

Katharine Isabelle

Katharine Isabelle

Norma Carlyle

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Damon Ira Chance

Nicholas Campbell

Nicholas Campbell

Shorty McAdoo

Tantoo Cardinal

Tantoo Cardinal

Little Soldier's Wife

Cavan Cunningham

Cavan Cunningham

Southern Gentleman

Alden Adair

Alden Adair

Prison Guard

Adrien Dorval

Adrien Dorval

Fitz

Ted Dykstra

Ted Dykstra

Hank

Ryland Alexander

Ryland Alexander

Deshane

Themes & Keywords

miniserieshistorical

About The Englishman's Boy

The Englishman's Boy is a drama, western series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of miniseries, historical. Created by Guy Vanderhaeghe, it stars Michael Eisner, Katharine Isabelle, Bob Hoskins. Haunting Film recalls a tragic journey that culminates in one of the most brutal historical events in Canadian history - the Cypress Hills Massacre

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