Drylanders
"The National Film Board's First Feature Length Presentation"
Originally released in 1962. Drylanders is a drama/family film. directed by Don Haldane. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frances Hyland, James B. Douglas, and Lester Nixon
Synopsis
The epic story of the opening of the Canadian West and the drought that brought the Depression in the thirties. This is the saga of a family who left eastern Canada to stake their future in the Prairies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ONF | NFB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drylanders about?
The epic story of the opening of the Canadian West and the drought that brought the Depression in the thirties. This is the saga of a family who left eastern Canada to stake their future in the Pra...
Who directed Drylanders?
Drylanders was directed by Don Haldane.
How long is Drylanders?
Drylanders has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Drylanders released?
Drylanders was released on April 25, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Drylanders?
The main cast of Drylanders includes Frances Hyland, James B. Douglas, Lester Nixon, Mary Savidge, William Fruet.