H2O
The Last Prime Minister
2004 · 177 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Thriller
When Canada's Prime Minister drowns in what appears to be a boating accident, his son takes office and is drawn into a deceptive world of power and corruption.
Directed by Charles Binamé · Written by Paul Gross
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Paul Gross Thomas David McLaughlin -
Leslie Hope Sgt. Leah Collins -
Guy Nadon Marc Lavigne -
Martha Henry Julia McLaughlin -
Callum Keith Rennie Don Pritchard / Lt. Daniel Holt -
Michael Murphy U.S. Ambassador Conrad -
Tommie-Amber Pirie Sally -
Tantoo Cardinal Grand Chief Katie Blackfire
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