David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker

Released: January 1, 1964 (1964)

Runtime: 28 minutes

Genres: History

This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Tony Van Bridge as William McGillivray
Age at release: 46
Ivor Barry as Governor Colen
Age at release: 44
Gerard Parkes as Duncan McGillivray
Age at release: 39
James B. Douglas as David Thompson
Age at release: 34
Charles Palmer as Philip Turnor
Age at release: Unknown
Sean Mulcahy as Alex Fraser
Age at release: Unknown
Roland Chenail as Baptiste Cadotte
Age at release: Unknown
Kahn Tineta Horn as Charlotte Thompson
Age at release: Unknown