Drylanders (1962): Cast
Drylanders is a 1962 drama western directed by Don Haldane, starring Don Francks as Russel, William Fruet and James B. Douglas. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- Don Haldane
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Drylanders About?
The premise of Drylanders without spoilers.
The National Film Board’s first feature‑length presentation tells the epic story of the opening of the Canadian West and the drought that triggered the Depression in the 1930s. It follows a family who leaves eastern Canada to build a new life on the Prairies, confronting hardship and hope.
Drylanders Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- saskatchewan canada
- drought
- canada
- family relationships
- 1930s
- great depression
- farm
Drylanders Cast & Characters
Don Francks leads the cast as Russel, with William Fruet as Colin (as William Fruete) and James B. Douglas as Dan (as James Douglas). Directed by Don Haldane; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Haldane
- Don Francks as Russel
- William Fruet as Colin (as William Fruete)
- James B. Douglas as Dan (as James Douglas)
- Frances Hyland as Liza
Also Starring in Drylanders
· 4 more- William Weintraub Narrator
- Mary Savidge Ada MacPherson (as Mary Savage)
- Lester Nixon Bob MacPherson
- Ernest Huber Man in boxcar
More from Don Haldane
More films directed by Don Haldane: The Reincarnate and Nikki, Wild Dog of the North.
Drylanders Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Un autre pays” and “Покорители прерий”.
- Also known as
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- Un autre pays
- Покорители прерий
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dry Season, The Canadian and The Plow That Broke the Plains.
Drylanders FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Drylanders, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Drylanders?
Drylanders runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Drylanders released?
Drylanders was released on April 25, 1962.
Who directed Drylanders?
Drylanders was directed by Don Haldane.
More films by Don Haldane Who is in the cast of Drylanders?
Drylanders stars Don Francks as Russel, William Fruet as Colin (as William Fruete) and James B. Douglas as Dan (as James Douglas), among 8 credited actors.
Does Drylanders have a post-credit scene?
No. Drylanders has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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