John A.: Birth of a Country (2011): Cast
John A.: Birth of a Country is a 2011 historical drama directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, starring Shawn Doyle as John A. Macdonald, Aidan Devine and Christian Martyn. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Jerry Ciccoritti
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is John A.: Birth of a Country About?
The premise of John A.: Birth of a Country without spoilers.
A riveting political thriller starring Shawn Doyle as John A. Macdonald, Peter Outerbridge as George Brown, and David LaHaye as George‑Étienne Cartier, chronicling the intense debates, rivalries and nation‑building challenges that transformed Canada from a British colony into an independent country.
John A.: Birth of a Country Cast & Characters
Shawn Doyle leads the cast as John A. Macdonald, with Aidan Devine as John Sandfield Macdonald and Christian Martyn as Hugh John. Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jerry Ciccoritti
- Shawn Doyle as John A. Macdonald
- Aidan Devine as John Sandfield Macdonald
- Christian Martyn as Hugh John
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Peter Outerbridge as George Brown
Also Starring in John A.: Birth of a Country
· 5 more- David La Haye George Etienne-Cartier
- Michelle Nolden Anne Brown
- Rob Stewart William McDougall
- Ted Atherton Governor General Charles Monck
- David Boyce Election Official
More from Jerry Ciccoritti
More films directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, best-rated first: Hot Frosty, Angel Falls Christmas, Two for the Win and Lie Exposed.
John A.: Birth of a Country Also Known As
Also known as “John A. : La Naissance d'un pays”.
- Also known as
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- John A. : La Naissance d'un pays
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John A.: Birth of a Country FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of John A.: Birth of a Country, each answered in a sentence.
How long is John A.: Birth of a Country?
John A.: Birth of a Country runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was John A.: Birth of a Country released?
John A.: Birth of a Country was released on September 19, 2011.
Who directed John A.: Birth of a Country?
John A.: Birth of a Country was directed by Jerry Ciccoritti.
More films by Jerry Ciccoritti Who is in the cast of John A.: Birth of a Country?
John A.: Birth of a Country stars Shawn Doyle as John A. Macdonald, Aidan Devine as John Sandfield Macdonald and Christian Martyn as Hugh John, among 9 credited actors.
Does John A.: Birth of a Country have a post-credit scene?
No. John A.: Birth of a Country has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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