Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Ellen Burstyn | ... | Olive Frederickson | |
Tom Skerritt | ... | Walter Reamer | |
Gordon Pinsent | ... | John Frederickson | |
Jennifer McKinney | ... | Little Olive Reamer | |
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Donna Dobrijevic | ... | Vala Reamer |
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Jeff Banks | ... | Lewis Reamer |
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Colin Fox | ... | Arthur Herriott |
David Fox | ... | Lea Goodwin | |
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Richard W. Farrell | ... | John Goodwin (as Richard Farrell) |
Larry Reynolds | ... | The Auctioneer | |
Frank C. Turner | ... | Young Man (as Frank Turner) | |
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Ute Blunck | ... | Young Woman |
Thomas Hauff | ... | Billy | |
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Freddie Lang | ... | Fiddler |
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Dennis Robinson | ... | Nels |
Based on the biography of Olive Fredrickson, It tells of her life as a girl, then a trapper's wife and later a widow with three small children surviving under rugged pioneer conditions in northern Alberta Canada from the early 1900's through to the Depression. Written by markyoloup
I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming true story about Olive Frederickson. I was very impressed with the strength and independence of the main character, Olive, as shown in Ellen Burstyn's portrayal of her. Equally impressive is Gordon Pinsent's ability to capture the simplicity and good nature of John Frederickson. This is truly a story the entire family can enjoy.