The Englishman's Boy 

A movie producer in 1920s Hollywood tries to track down an elusive Western star for his next picture.

Stars:

Alden Adair, Ryland Alexander, Kent Allen

9 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Alden Adair	...	Prison Guard 2 episodes, 2008
Ryland Alexander	...	Deshane 2 episodes, 2008
Kent Allen	...	John Evans 2 episodes, 2008
Tim Allen	...	Doctor 2 episodes, 2008
Robert Benz	...	Captain 2 episodes, 2008
Ian Brodland	...	Cowboy 2 episodes, 2008
Nicholas Campbell	...	Shorty McAdoo 2 episodes, 2008
Tantoo Cardinal	...	Little Soldier's Wife 2 episodes, 2008
Cavan Cunningham	...	Southern Gentleman 2 episodes, 2008
Daryn DeWalt	...	Warden 2 episodes, 2008
Adrien Dorval	...	Fitz 2 episodes, 2008
Lorne Duquette	...	First Shoot 2 episodes, 2008
Ted Dykstra	...	Hank 2 episodes, 2008
Michael Eisner	...	The Englishman's Boy 2 episodes, 2008
Mike Ennis	...	Assistant Director 2 episodes, 2008
Rémy Girard	...	Hotel Owner 2 episodes, 2008
Don Gillespie	...	John Duval 2 episodes, 2008
Bill Hall	...	John Bell 2 episodes, 2008
Larry Heisler	...	Cowboy in Saloon 2 episodes, 2008
Bob Hoskins	...	Damon Ira Chance 2 episodes, 2008
Katharine Isabelle	...	Norma Carlyle 2 episodes, 2008
Shannon Jardine	...	Mrs. Farwell 2 episodes, 2008
Dan Lett	...	Able Farwell 2 episodes, 2008
Preston LeCaine	...	Blackfoot Indian 2 episodes, 2008
Michael Linklater	...	Blackfoot Indian 2 episodes, 2008
Craig March	...	George Hammond 2 episodes, 2008
Amy Matysio	...	Beautiful Young Woman 2 episodes, 2008
Sera-Lys McArthur	...	Young Assiniboine Girl 2 episodes, 2008
Don McKellar	...	Coster 2 episodes, 2008
David McNally	...	Philander Vogle 2 episodes, 2008
Stephen Park	...	Scotty McDougall 2 episodes, 2008
Chris Ratz	...	Wylie 2 episodes, 2008
Dylan Smith	...	Ed Grace 2 episodes, 2008
Michael Therriault	...	Harry Vincent 2 episodes, 2008
R.H. Thomson	...	Tom Hardwick 2 episodes, 2008
Tyrone Tootoosis	...	Little Soldier 2 episodes, 2008
Guy Vanderhaeghe	...	Bartender 2 episodes, 2008
Rob van Meenen	...	Character 'Cowboy Extra' 2 episodes, 2008
Sierra Walking Bear	...	Blackfoot Indian 2 episodes, 2008
Melissa Worme	...	Indian girl- besieged 2 episodes, 2008
Jonathon Young	...	John Dawe 2 episodes, 2008

Storyline

A movie producer in 1920s Hollywood tries to track down an elusive Western star for his next picture.

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Plot Keywords:

hollywood | 1920s | tv mini series | wild west | indian | 

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Genres:

Drama | Western

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 March 2008 (Canada)

Also Known As:

A táncoló cowboy

Filming Locations:

Saskatchewan, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 9,800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Minds Eye Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

The Englishman's Boy

Having read the novel, one can quickly surmise that this rendition should have been made into a proper film instead of a two part CBC television series. What saves the whole thing are the performances or Katharine Isabelle, and more specifically, Nicholas Campbell. There is too much restraint in the film; it should have been more violent, more beautifully shot, and more cinematic in it's direction. I bore all of these limitations only to get another glimpse of Shorty, the haunted, remnant of a time when cowboys were real, and life held no room for frivolity. Critics have accused Mr. Campbell of showing too much restraint in his performance; but the actor had his own real life demons to contend with, and I feel he channels this angst in his performance. You can see it in his eyes. He is acting from his belly, immersing himself in the pain of Shorty. It's a wonderful performance; even down to the way his eyes look into the distance, like a real cowboy would. Some great performances wasted in a rather flat television drama.