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John A.: Birth of a Country

John A.: Birth of a Country

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History   Drama
📜 Overview: A riveting political thriller starring Shawn Doyle (John A. Macdonald), Peter Outerbridge (George Brown) and David LaHaye (George-Etienne Cartier) and set during the struggles that take Canada from colony to country.
🌏 Languages Available: English , French
📆 Date Released: 2011-09-19
⌚ Running Time: 120 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.5

Beloved Cast

Shawn Doyle original image
John A. Macdonald
Shawn Doyle
Peter Outerbridge original image
George Brown
Peter Outerbridge
David La Haye original image
George Etienne-Cartier
David La Haye
Aidan Devine original image
John Sandfield Macdonald
Aidan Devine
Michelle Nolden original image
Anne Brown
Michelle Nolden
David Boyce original image
Election Official
David Boyce
Christian Martyn original image
Hugh John
Christian Martyn
Rob Stewart original image
William McDougall
Rob Stewart
Ted Atherton original image
Governor General Charles Monck
Ted Atherton

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