John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea

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The story of John A. MacDonald’s rise to power.

Cast: Robert Christie, James Edmond, Stephen Ker Appleby, Basil Fitzgibbon, Angus MacCormick, more

Director: Gordon Burwash

Genres: Drama, History

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John A. Macdonald: The Impossible Idea

Overview

Cast

Robert Christie

James Edmond

Stephen Ker Appleby

Basil Fitzgibbon

Angus MacCormick

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