Hudsons Bay | Season 1 | Episode 1 | Battle of the Mississippi | Barry Nelson | George Tobias

Jonathan Banner discovers American soldiers on an expedition to find the source of the Mississippi River, which they hope is the natural border between the U.S. and Canada. Disappointed that it is not, a fight ensues over what should be the border, but Banner's party and the soldiers settle their differences after being forced to work together to escape quicksand. Banner negotiates the border to favor British interests, taking advantage of the soldiers' hunger. The Americans trick Banner into redrawing the line after dinner, provided that they give Banner's party pipe tobacco.
Starring Barry Nelson and George Tobias. Western Series dealing with stories connected to the Hudson's Bay Company and its fur trade shortly after North America was colonized. Trappers, Explorers, Native Americans, French and British alike all traveled the territory seeking their fortunes and finding fame and adventure.
Directed by: Sidney J. Furie, Alvin Rakoff
Stars: Barry Nelson, George Tobias, Eric Clavering
Cast
Barry Nelson as Jonathan Banner
George Tobias as Pierre Falcon
Eric Clavering as Cree Chief
James Barron as Carson
Art Jenoff as Spotted Elk
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[@nessiesearcher]

Excellent episode of a show I had never heard of. Much darker and more realistic than most Western type shows.

[@FiveGunsWest]

I vaguely remember this show but did see it in its heyday. The positive spins on genocide are at once palpable and depending which side you were on ... admirable or deniable.

[@carlreed6186]

about 350 years later Mr Banners relative drank something he should not have and turned green with incredible strength

[@carlreed6186]

or was it radiation?

[@chesterproudfoot594]

This episode is titled incorrectly. It might be episode 8, but it's definitely not episode 1.

[@389383]

Couldn't stay, Barry Nelson was miscast, no energy!

[@randybrooks3614]

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