5.
Black
Robe (1991): A Jesuit priest and his young companion are
escorted through the wilderness of Quebec in the 17th century by Algonquin
Indians to find a distant mission in the dead of winter. The Jesuit experiences
a spiritual journey while his young companion falls in love with the Algonquin
chief's beautiful daughter. If you liked Last of the Mohicans or The Mission,
you'll like this.
4. The Grey Fox (1982): Richard Farnsworth stars as
an aging stage coach robber released from prison after 33 years, who moves to
Canada for a new occupation -- train robbing. A great performance by a great
actor.
3. The White Dawn (1974): Timothy Bottoms, Louis
Gosset, Jr., and Warren Oates star as three whalers stranded in an Eskimo
village in 1896. There attempts to bring "civilization" to the Innuit lead to
disastrous results. Well made, well acted.
2. The Sweet Hereafter (1997): A depressing tale
about how a Canadian town tries to cope with the loss of 20 children in a bus
accident. Not to be seen if you are depressed or in a bad mood.
1. Never Cry Wolf (1983): Charlie Martin Smith stars
as a scientist sent by himself to study wolves in Canada. A truly wonderful
performance in a unique and engrossing movie.
9. Rose-Marie (1936): The Old Bill pick for the week, actually one of several. Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald sing their way to happiness, Mountie hat and all.
8. The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933): W.C. Fields stars in this ultimate send-up of all Yukon melodramas ["It's not a fit night out for man nor beast." ] Okay, so it's a short. What do you expect from comedies about Canada?
7. Jesus of Montreal (1989): Quite a good film about a troop of actors running afoul of the Catholic Church in their presentation of the passion play.
6. Susannah of the Mounties (1939): What would Canada be without Shirley Temple?