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Alien Thunder (1974)
Director: Claude Fournier
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Gordon Tootoosis, Chief Dan George, Kevin McCarthy
Runtime89 min
RatingPG
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Saskatchewan, Canada, late 19th century. The negligence of Dan Candy, sergeant of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, allows Almighty Voice, a young Cree warrior, to escape.
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Alien Thunder is a 1974 Canadian drama western film directed by Claude Fournier. The film depicts the negligence of a Royal Canadian Mounted Police sergeant that allows a young Cree warrior, Almighty Voice, to escape. While the film has not received significant critical acclaim or awards recognition, its portrayal of the relationship between the indigenous community and colonial authorities has resonated with some audiences.
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Alien Thunder (1974) directed by Claude Fournier is a compelling drama-western blending the gritty realism of the Canadian frontier with powerful themes of justice and personal freedom. Featuring strong performances from Donald Sutherland and Chief Dan George, the film offers a nuanced examination of the clash between colonial authorities and Indigenous resistance in late 19th century Saskatchewan.
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Alien Thunder is a 1974 Canadian Northern film directed by Claude Fournier and starring Donald Sutherland, Gordon Tootoosis, Chief Dan George, Kevin McCarthy, and Francine Racette. Its original screenplay was written by W.O. Mitchell but Mitchell removed his name from the final release due to changes that were made.
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