The Battle of Vimy Ridge
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 21, 1999
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Documentary, War
User Score
100%
Original Title
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Production Companies
ONF | NFB, Chum Television, CBC, Norflicks Productions Ltd., CTF | FCT
Director
Alan Erlich
Description
A two-hour documentary which recreates for the viewer one of the greatest battles in Canadian military history. The film was made to show that Canadian character at its best, forging an identity for a country that before the First World War had been seen only as a British colony - an identity and a character that became recognized and respected throughout Europe.
