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David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker

Plot: This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed
Release Date: Wednesday, January 1 1964
61 years ago
Genres: History
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Cast

Portrait of James B. DouglasJames B. Douglas. James B. Douglas was 34 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'David Thompson'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 12 1929 –
Died: Tue, Dec 29 2009
Portrait of Ivor BarryIvor Barry. Ivor Barry was 44 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Governor Colen'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 12 1919 –
Died: Mon, Dec 12 2016
Portrait of Tony Van BridgeTony Van Bridge. Tony Van Bridge was 46 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'William McGillivray'.
Birthday: Mon, May 28 1917 –
Died: Mon, Dec 20 2004
Portrait of Charles PalmerCharles Palmer. Charles Palmer was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Philip Turnor'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sean MulcahySean Mulcahy. Sean Mulcahy was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Alex Fraser'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gerard ParkesGerard Parkes. Gerard Parkes was 39 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Duncan McGillivray'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 16 1924 –
Died: Sun, Oct 19 2014
Portrait of Roland ChenailRoland Chenail. Roland Chenail was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Baptiste Cadotte'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kahn Tineta HornKahn Tineta Horn. Kahn Tineta Horn was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Charlotte Thompson'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Bernard DevlinBernard Devlin. Bernard Devlin was 40 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Director'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 02 1923 –
Died: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Portrait of Michel Thomas-d'HosteMichel Thomas-d'Hoste. Michel Thomas-d'Hoste was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of M. Charles CohenM. Charles Cohen. M. Charles Cohen was 37 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Writer'
Birthday: Wed, May 19 1926
Portrait of Guy GloverGuy Glover. Guy Glover was 53 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Producer, Executive Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 05 1910 –
Died: Tue, May 17 1988
Portrait of Tony LowerTony Lower. Tony Lower was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marguerite PayetteMarguerite Payette. Marguerite Payette was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert BaylisRobert Baylis. Robert Baylis was >> in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wally GentlemanWally Gentleman. Wally Gentleman was 38 in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1926 –
Died: Mon, Jan 01 2001