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Marie Ann
“A woman full of love. A love full of courage.”
8.0 / 10• 1978• 1h 28m•NR• English
WesternAdventureDrama
Storyline
The film is a historical biopic of Marie-Anne Lagimodière, the first woman of European descent to settle in Western Canada and the grandmother of Louis Riel.
Cast & Crew
Andrée Pelletier
Marie-Anne Lagimodière
LeadJJ
John Juliani
Jean-Baptiste Lagimodière
Tantoo Cardinal
Tantou, Indian princess
Gordon Tootoosis
Chief Many Horses
BD
Bill Dowson
Factor Bird
LK
Linda Kupecek
Louise Umphreville
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Martin Walters's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Marie Ann is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
