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Donald Brittain
Donald Code Brittain, OC (June 10, 1928 – July 21, 1989), was a renown award winning Canadian film maker, especially with the National Film Board. He directed, wrote, narrated and produced over 100 films and documentaries. His breakthrou...
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Biography
Donald Code Brittain, OC (June 10, 1928 – July 21, 1989), was a renown award winning Canadian film maker, especially with the National Film Board. He directed, wrote, narrated and produced over 100 films and documentaries. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" in 1963. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact and set the standard for professionalism at the National Film Board.
Movies
Known for
Buster Keaton Rides Again1965 · Writer3.6
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen1966 · Narrator3.6
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame1986 · Narrator4.8
Starblanket1973 · Writer, Producer, Director5.0
Henry Ford's America1977 · Self - Narrator (voice)5.0
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten1980 · Self - Narrator (voice)5.0
Thunderbirds in China1974 · Producer5.0
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle1978 · Director, Producer, Screenplay3.6Cast
Cast credits
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen1966 · Narrator3.6Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame1986 · Narrator4.8Henry Ford's America1977 · Self - Narrator (voice)5.0The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten1980 · Self - Narrator (voice)5.0
What on Earth!1967 · Narrator3.3
Stravinsky1966 · Narrator3.9
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry1976 · Narrator (voice)2.8
Whistling Smith1975 · Narrator3.3
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors1978 · Narrator4.0
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks1985 · Narrator3.5
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power1978 · Narrator3.8
The Magical Eye1989 · Self4.0
King of the Hill1974 · Self - Narrator4.0JJuggernaut1968 · Narrator (voice)5.0
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle1986 · Narrator3.5
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker1992 · Self (archive footage)3.5MMobility1986 · Narrator4.5CCanada Vignettes: Wop May1979 · Narrator3.1Crew
Crew credits
Buster Keaton Rides Again1965 · Writer3.6Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen1966 · Director, Screenplay3.6Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame1986 · Writer4.8Starblanket1973 · Writer, Producer, Director5.0Henry Ford's America1977 · Director, Writer, Producer5.0Thunderbirds in China1974 · Producer5.0Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle1978 · Director, Producer, Screenplay3.6What on Earth!1967 · Writer3.3
Memorandum1967 · Director3.6
His Worship, Mr. Montréal1976 · Director4.5
Helicopter Canada1966 · Writer3.5Stravinsky1966 · Writer3.9
A Trip Down Memory Lane1966 · Producer3.1
Blitzkrieg1962 · Director4.5
Tiger Child1970 · Director4.5
Never a Backward Step1966 · Director4.5
Arctic IV1975 · Writer4.5
Family: A Loving Look at CBC Radio1991 · Director4.5