Movie

David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker

(en)

1964

28m

David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker

History

Overview: 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.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1964

Countries of origin: Canada,

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Production company:
  • ONF | NFB

Top Cast

James B. Douglas

James B. Douglas

as David Thompson

Ivor Barry

Ivor Barry

as Governor Colen

Tony Van Bridge

Tony Van Bridge

as William McGilli...

Charles Palmer

Charles Palmer

as Philip Turnor

Sean Mulcahy

Sean Mulcahy

as Alex Fraser