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The Last Guide

Mar 29, 2022 | IMDB 10

44 min Watch Now

Documentary, History

As his health rapidly deteriorates, legendary Algonquin Park fishing guide Frank Kuiack spends his last fishing season searching for someone to whom he can pass on his wisdom.

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Frank Kuiack, Sharleen LaValley, Ron Corbett, Lee Pauzé, Kendra Peters

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