The Overlanders
Originally released in 1974. The Overlanders is a western/action film. directed by Don Eccleston. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Haworth, Michael Collins, and Marek Norman
Synopsis
The year is 1862. The settings. The Canadian northwest. The lure is gold. Nine men, two women (one of them pregnant), and a young boy begin the odyssey which is to change all their lives. Through jungle-like forests, they look for a trail abandoned 10 years before by explorers and fur-traders. It runs out in a beautiful mountain trap, a box canyon with a waterfall. Left leaderless when death strikes, the vulnerable band must find another route. They decide to descend the mighty Fraser river by raft. Those who survive the great Grand Canyon rapids must continue on foot.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Peter Haworth
as Captain Pritchard
Michael Collins
as James MacLeod
Marek Norman
as David
Hélène Lasnier
as Maggie McKinnon
Don Francks
as The Hand Me Down Kid
William Nunn
as Big Fred Berkowski
Bob Barker
as The Piper
Joseph Golland
as Lotbiniere
Franklin Johnson
as Begbie
Claude Maher
as Jean-Marie Rochette
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- CBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Overlanders about?
The year is 1862. The settings. The Canadian northwest. The lure is gold. Nine men, two women (one of them pregnant), and a young boy begin the odyssey which is to change all their lives. Through j...
Who directed The Overlanders?
The Overlanders was directed by Don Eccleston.
How long is The Overlanders?
The Overlanders has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Overlanders released?
The Overlanders was released on March 25, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Overlanders?
The main cast of The Overlanders includes Peter Haworth, Michael Collins, Marek Norman, Hélène Lasnier, Don Francks.