Movie

The Great Barrier

“Romance..IN THE BUILDING OF A GREAT EMPIRE! Selected by LIFE MAGAZINE as the PICTURE of the WEEK!”

★ 7.5(2)19371h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Milton Rosmer, Geoffrey Barkas
Release date: 1937-01-02
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Gaumont British Picture Corporation of America

About The Great Barrier

The Great Barrier is a 1937 movie in the Drama and Action genres, directed by Milton Rosmer and Geoffrey Barkas, starring Richard Arlen, Barry MacKay and Roy Emerton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great Barrier in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The building of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Cast

Richard Arlen

Hickey

Barry MacKay

Steve

Roy Emerton

Moody

Antoinette Cellier

Mary Moody

Lilli Palmer

Lou

J. Farrell MacDonald

Major Rogers

Reginald Barlow

James Hill

Arthur Loft

William Van Horne

Ben Welden

Joe

Jock MacKay

Bates

Henry Victor

Bulldog Kelly

Ernest Sefton

Magistrate

Themes & keywords

canadatrainrailroad

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great Barrier in Ireland?+

The Great Barrier is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Great Barrier on Netflix?+

The Great Barrier is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Great Barrier?+

The Great Barrier has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Great Barrier?+

The Great Barrier stars Richard Arlen, Barry MacKay, Roy Emerton, Antoinette Cellier and Lilli Palmer.

When did The Great Barrier come out?+

The Great Barrier is a 1937 movie directed by Milton Rosmer and Geoffrey Barkas.

What genre is The Great Barrier?+

The Great Barrier is Drama and Action film.

Who directed The Great Barrier?+

The Great Barrier was directed by Milton Rosmer and Geoffrey Barkas.