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Riel

6.019792h 27mMovieDramaHistoryWar

A film about the history and fate of the Metis rebel leader who opposed the Canadian government in two seperate rebellions.

DirectorGeorge Bloomfield
WriterRoy Moore

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Cast · Directed by George Bloomfield

RCRaymond Cloutier
Raymond Cloutier
Louis Riel
CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Prime Minister John A. Macdonald
RB
Roger Blay
Gabriel Dumont
MCMaury Chaykin
Maury Chaykin
Howard
BMBarry Morse
Barry Morse
William Mactavish
LNLeslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen
Major Leif Newry Fitzroy Crozier
DTDave Thomas
Dave Thomas
Militia Captain
WSWilliam Shatner
William Shatner
The Barker
DHDonald Harron
Donald Harron
Donald Smith
CWChris Wiggins
Chris Wiggins
General Frederick Dobson Middleton
JNJohn Neville
John Neville
General Garnet Wolseley
LBLloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. John Christian Schultz

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Is Riel on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Riel?

Riel hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 30, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.