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David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker

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This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.

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What is David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker (1964) about?

This short film recreates the story of David Thompson – a man who, over the course of his lifetime, mapped a-million-and-a-half square miles of uncharted territory. His achievement remains unsurpassed.

Who stars in David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker?

David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker stars James B. Douglas (David Thompson), Ivor Barry (Governor Colen), Tony Van Bridge (William McGillivray), Charles Palmer (Philip Turnor), Sean Mulcahy (Alex Fraser). The film was directed by Bernard Devlin.

How long is David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker?

David Thompson: The Great Mapmaker has a runtime of 28 min and premiered in 1964.

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