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Storyline
This film recounts the events involving the Metis rebel leader Louis Riel and his battles against the Canadian Federal Government when they threatened his people. The first was a successful rebellion in 1873 which created the Province of Manitoba and a later more violent and unsuccessful one in Saskatchewan in 1885 which led to his capture, trial and eventual execution.
Country: Canada
Type: scripted
Language: English
Also Known As: Riel - Rebell wider Willen, Riel - KapinallinenRiel - Rebellen, Riel, Louis Riel, El rebelde Riel, Opprøreren | See more »
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Company Credits
Production Co: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Green River Pictures Inc.
Awards
Awards & Nominations
Genie 1980
Nominee
Genie
Outstanding Art Direction (Non-Feature)