The Canadians (1961)
85 mins | Melodrama | February 1961
Director:
Burt KennedyWriter:
Burt KennedyProducer:
Herman WebberCinematographer:
Arthur IbbetsonEditor:
Douglas RobertsonProduction Companies:
Twentieth Century--Fox Productions, Associated Producers, Inc.The film was originally titled The Royal Northwest Mounted, according to a 14 Jul 1960 DV item, which announced that Burt Kennedy would write and direct the picture for Associated Producers, Inc. and Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. At the time, Kennedy was said to be en route to Canada with Associated Producers executive Harry Spaulding to scout locations and studio space in Toronto. While in Canada, the two aimed to enlist the cooperation of the Canadian Mounted Police.
Principal photography began on 23 Sep 1960, as noted in a 21 Oct 1960 DV production chart. Shooting took place entirely in Canada, using Canadian and British crew members, and thus qualified for the British Film Fund’s Eady plan. According to the 23 Nov 1960 DV, it was one of few American films to be shot in Canada under the British funding program, to that time. Some location scenes were filmed in the Cyprus Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Post-production was underway by late Nov 1960 in London, England.
The world premiere was scheduled to take place in Canada on 15 Feb 1961, as noted in a 15 Dec 1960 DV news brief. Following a Buffalo, NY, opening on 22 Feb 1961, the picture was slated for release in Los Angeles, CA, on 24 May 1961, according to the 18 May 1961 LAT.
The Canadians marked Burt Kennedy’s feature film directorial debut. ...
The film was originally titled The Royal Northwest Mounted, according to a 14 Jul 1960 DV item, which announced that Burt Kennedy would write and direct the picture for Associated Producers, Inc. and Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp. At the time, Kennedy was said to be en route to Canada with Associated Producers executive Harry Spaulding to scout locations and studio space in Toronto. While in Canada, the two aimed to enlist the cooperation of the Canadian Mounted Police.
Principal photography began on 23 Sep 1960, as noted in a 21 Oct 1960 DV production chart. Shooting took place entirely in Canada, using Canadian and British crew members, and thus qualified for the British Film Fund’s Eady plan. According to the 23 Nov 1960 DV, it was one of few American films to be shot in Canada under the British funding program, to that time. Some location scenes were filmed in the Cyprus Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Post-production was underway by late Nov 1960 in London, England.
The world premiere was scheduled to take place in Canada on 15 Feb 1961, as noted in a 15 Dec 1960 DV news brief. Following a Buffalo, NY, opening on 22 Feb 1961, the picture was slated for release in Los Angeles, CA, on 24 May 1961, according to the 18 May 1961 LAT.
The Canadians marked Burt Kennedy’s feature film directorial debut.
The Sioux Indians, led by Chief Four Horns, flee to Canada following the slaughter of General Custer's troops at Little Big Horn. They are intercepted by Inspector William Gannon of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, who tells them that they may remain in Canada provided they obey the laws. The Indians agree, but trouble arises when Montana rancher Frank Boone and three of his gunmen come north to recover some horses they believe were stolen by the Indians. When Boone and the gunmen massacre a small village of Sioux and abduct a white squaw, the Mounties, fearful of reprisal by the Sioux, quickly take the marauders into custody; however, they escape, taking the white squaw as hostage. The Mounties pursue them, and in the gun battle that follows, the woman is killed while saving Gannon's life. The escaping men then reach the top of Buffalo Cliffs. There they are confronted by the Sioux, who start a horse stampede and drive Boone and his men over the edge of the cliff. With peace restored, the Mounties return to their ...
The Sioux Indians, led by Chief Four Horns, flee to Canada following the slaughter of General Custer's troops at Little Big Horn. They are intercepted by Inspector William Gannon of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, who tells them that they may remain in Canada provided they obey the laws. The Indians agree, but trouble arises when Montana rancher Frank Boone and three of his gunmen come north to recover some horses they believe were stolen by the Indians. When Boone and the gunmen massacre a small village of Sioux and abduct a white squaw, the Mounties, fearful of reprisal by the Sioux, quickly take the marauders into custody; however, they escape, taking the white squaw as hostage. The Mounties pursue them, and in the gun battle that follows, the woman is killed while saving Gannon's life. The escaping men then reach the top of Buffalo Cliffs. There they are confronted by the Sioux, who start a horse stampede and drive Boone and his men over the edge of the cliff. With peace restored, the Mounties return to their headquarters.
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