The Battle of the Châteauguay

Synopsis

The Battle of Châteauguay, fought in 1813 to push back American troops invading Canada, is recounted in this dramatic short film by the hero of the battle, Lt-Col. Charles-Michel de Salaberry. Recreated battle scenes illustrate de Salaberry's military strategy, while animation is used to relate the events leading up to this important battle (the French and American revolutions, the reign of Napoleon, the naval battles between the English and the Americans, and Yankee expansionist policies).

CAST

Marcel Carrière

Director

Camille Ducharme

Monsieur Boileau

Pierre Dufresne

Cast

Ulric Guttinguer

Monsieur Hatt

Nicole LeBlanc

Madame de Salaberry

Évelyn Regimbald

Mademoiselle Hatt

Marcel Carrière

Director

Camille Ducharme

Monsieur Boileau

Pierre Dufresne

Cast

Ulric Guttinguer

Monsieur Hatt

Nicole LeBlanc

Madame de Salaberry

Évelyn Regimbald

Mademoiselle Hatt