31 Aug 1897
La défense du drapeau
As the only survivor of a battle, a cavalryman heroically defends his flag.
Rendezvous Canada, 1606
The dramatic story of two youths--one French and one Indigenous--who share a pivotal time in Canada's history: the first contact between European and First Nations peoples.
Top Billed Cast
Jason Nicholas Andashee
James Antone Ochasteguin
Robert Spence Iroquet
Emily Nicholas Grandmother
Gérald Cormier Charles de Biencourt de Saint-Just
Jean Douglas Comeau Jean de Biencourt de Poutrincourt et de Saint-Just
Wayne Melaçon Samuel de Champlain
Richard McEwen Membertou
Kennetch Charlette Andashee (voice)
Phil Comeau Biencourt (voice)
Dori Elliott Self - Narration (voice)
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