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Action : The October Crisis of 1970 (1973): Cast

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Action : The October Crisis of 1970 is a 1973 documentary starring Pierre Elliott Trudeau, René Lévesque and Robin Spry. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Action : The October Crisis of 1970 (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
French
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The story

What Is Action : The October Crisis of 1970 About?

The premise of Action : The October Crisis of 1970 without spoilers.

The documentary offers a measured view of October 1970, when Montreal braced for the fallout of FLQ terrorist actions. Built from news reels and archival footage, it places the crisis in historical context, captures the relief, dismay and defiance as the Canadian army entered Montreal, and shows political leaders' view of the intervention.

Action : The October Crisis of 1970 Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • terrorist
  • canadian
  • 1970s
  • martial law
  • canadian history
  • october crisis
  • month in title
  • flq crisis
  • year 1970
  • canada
  • independence movement
  • terrorism
+4 more
  • quebec separatism
  • war measures act
  • ethnic conflict
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Action : The October Crisis of 1970 Cast

Pierre Elliott Trudeau leads the cast, with René Lévesque and Robin Spry.

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Action : The October Crisis of 1970 Trailers & Videos

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Action : The October Crisis of 1970 Also Known As

Also known as “Les évènements d'octobre 1970”.

Also known as
  • Les évènements d'octobre 1970

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Action : The October Crisis of 1970 FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Action : The October Crisis of 1970, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Action : The October Crisis of 1970?

Action : The October Crisis of 1970 runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Action : The October Crisis of 1970 released?

Action : The October Crisis of 1970 was released on September 16, 1973.

Who is in the cast of Action : The October Crisis of 1970?

Action : The October Crisis of 1970 stars Pierre Elliott Trudeau, René Lévesque and Robin Spry, among 6 credited actors.

Does Action : The October Crisis of 1970 have a post-credit scene?

No. Action : The October Crisis of 1970 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Action : The October Crisis of 1970 in?

The original language of Action : The October Crisis of 1970 is French.

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