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One Dead Indian

One Dead Indian

Genres

HistoryDrama

OverView

Stoney Point Natives assemble at Ipperwash Provincial Park for what began as a peaceful protest.

Others

Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

04 January 2006

Country

Canada

Cast

Eric Schweig

Eric Schweig

Sam George

Dakota House

Dakota House

Dudley George

Gabrielle Miller

Gabrielle Miller

Premier

Stephen McHattie

Stephen McHattie

Police Field Commander

Robin Wilcock

Robin Wilcock

Ian Scott

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