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February 15, 1839 (2001)

February 15, 1839 (2001)

Drama History
Release Date: 2001, January 26
Directors: Pierre Falardeau
Countries: Canada
Production: Téléfilm Canada, Cinépix Film Properties (CFP), ACPAV
Cast: Jean-François Blanchard, Matt Hill, Robin Wilcock, David Schaap, Ted Whittall, Frédéric Gilles, Jonathan Stark, Luc Picard, Martin Dubreuil, Yvon Barrette, Julien Poulin, Thérèse Perreault

Overview:

In 1839, months after the British army has repressed the insurrection of the Patriots, hundreds of rebels are still in prison. The morning of February 14, Marie-Thomas Chevalier De Lorimier and Charles Hindelang learn that they will be hung in 24 hours, with three others. While they await their death the condemned spend time and consult with companions and loved ones as well as entrust to those their last wills. At dawn, the five Patriots will walk to the scaffold, knowing will they die.

Keywords:

19th century death sentence lower canada