This docu-drama spans fifteen turbulent years in the political and personal life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, one of the most enigmatic and polarizing Prime Ministers in Canadian history. The film explores the many facets of his character and his vision for his country which has both inspired and frustrated Canadians.
Acting
Colm Feore becomes Trudeau so completely it's slightly unsettling.
Production
Seventies Canada recreated with alarming commitment to beige.
Writing
Makes parliamentary procedure somehow... sexy? No, compelling.
Director
Jerry Ciccoritti
Colm Feore
Pierre Trudeau
Polly Shannon
Margaret Trudeau
Patrick McKenna
Duncan
Don McKellar
Greenbaum
Peter Outerbridge
Jim Coutts
Raymond Cloutier
Gérard Pelletier
Raymond Bouchard
Jean Marchand
Jean Marchand
Marc Lalonde
R.H. Thomson
Mitchell Sharp
Luc Proulx
Rene Levesque
Geraint Wyn Davies
Premier William G. Davis
Eric Peterson
Tommy Douglas
John Neville
British High Commissioner
Jean-Guy Moreau
Jean Drapeau
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Colm Feore spent months studying Trudeau's fencing footwork and famously difficult handshake grip.
Released when Justin Trudeau was still 'that guy from the eulogy,' making its obsession with political dynasty almost prophetically awkward.
US
CA
