William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country

Directed by Julian Biggs
28m[Short](/on-demand/category/short), [Drama](/on-demand/category/drama)
7.17.0
This documentary short is a portrait of Scottish-born journalist, politician, and rebellion leader William Lyon McKenzie. The first mayor of Toronto, he was an important leader during the 1837 Upper Canada Rebellion. This film portrays his election, his later defeat, his exile, and his fight for responsible government.

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Cast of William Lyon Mackenzie: A Friend to His Country

  • Douglas RainWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
  • Kate ReidIsabel Mackenzie
  • Henry RamerFrancis Hincks
  • Grace McNairMargaret Mackenzie?
  • Charles PalmerJohn Mackintosh
  • Ed McGibbonSamuel Lount
  • Anthony Tremblaycast
  • Georges Toupincast
  • Chris WigginsJeweller?
  • Tom KneeboneJailer
  • John Raskincast
  • Basil Fitzgibboncast
  • Roger MarshallElection Official
  • Eugène Joussecast
  • Eric Mathesoncast
  • Jack WebsterTall Mackenzie Supporter
  • Julian BiggsDirector / Producer
  • Guy GloverExecutive Producer
  • Earl G. PrestonArt Director
  • John GunnCinematographer

 

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