4.5Georges-Étienne Cartier - The Lion of Québec · 1962
Georges-Étienne Cartier - The Lion of Québec (1962) is a History film directed by John Howe, starring Paul Hébert, Robert Christie, John Vernon.
History
4.5Overview
This short biopic profiles Montreal lawyer-turned-politician George-Étienne Cartier as he campaigns to unite English and French Canada under Confederation. The political world of a century ago comes to life as we hear debates in the Parliament of Upper and Lower Canada amidst political strife and personal feuds. Ultimately, Cartier skilfully allays the fears of party and sectional leaders, convincing them that federal union would protect, rather than weaken, Quebec’s cherished rights of language and religion. The eloquent and enigmatic Cartier was instrumental in shaping the Canada that was soon to emerge.
Cast
Paul Hébert, Robert Christie, John Vernon, Roger Marshall, William Needles, Denis Drouin
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What is "Georges-Étienne Cartier - The Lion of Québec" about?
This short biopic profiles Montreal lawyer-turned-politician George-Étienne Cartier as he campaigns to unite English and French Canada under Confederation. The political world of a century ago comes to life as we hear debates in the Parliament of Upper and Lower Canada amidst political strife and personal feuds. Ultimately, Cartier skilfully allays the fears of party and sectional leaders, convincing them that federal union would protect, rather than weaken, Quebec’s cherished rights of language and religion. The eloquent and enigmatic Cartier was instrumental in shaping the Canada that was soon to emerge.
When was "Georges-Étienne Cartier - The Lion of Québec" released?
Georges-Étienne Cartier - The Lion of Québec was released in 1962.
Who stars in "Georges-Étienne Cartier - The Lion of Québec"?
The cast includes Paul Hébert, Robert Christie, John Vernon, Roger Marshall.
