A mini-series based on the work of Canadian political icon Tommy Douglas.A mini-series based on the work of Canadian political icon Tommy Douglas.A mini-series based on the work of Canadian political icon Tommy Douglas.
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- 2 wins & 10 nominations total
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- TriviaThe wolf from Paul Gross's series Due South, Diefenbaker, was named after John G. Diefenbaker, who was Canada's 13th Prime Minister, which is the role played here by Gross.
- GoofsIn Tommy Douglas's first election campaign in the 1930s, he is shown using his famous Mouseland speech. In reality, that speech was first given in 1961.
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Tommy Douglas: My friends, watch out for the little fellow with an idea.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Corner Gas: Bend It Like Brent (2008)
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Very interesting movie in 2-parts about Tommy Douglas. He's the father of medicare in Canada, but so much more. This mini-series (4 hours total) tells the story of a great Canadian. In fact, he was voted the greatest Canadian by the citizens of this country a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, his work and accomplishments are not well enough known by ordinary Canadians. That's why this mini-series is so important. It helps that Michael Therriault is doing a terrific job as T.C. Douglas. It helps also that the supporting cast is great. And the use of archives adds on to the story. Too bad though that the mini-series focuses almost entirely on the creation of medicare. A longer series was perhaps needed.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on March 12th and 13th, 2006.
81/100 (***)
Seen at home, in Toronto, on March 12th and 13th, 2006.
81/100 (***)
- LeRoyMarko
- Mar 12, 2006
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- Povestea lui Tommy Douglas
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- 1.78 : 1
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By what name was Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story (2006) officially released in India in English?
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