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Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

Directing · Born 1928-06-10 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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.

Known For

movie 6.5 What on Earth!
What on Earth!
1967
movie 5.7 Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976
movie 7.2 Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
1966
movie 6.7 Whistling Smith
Whistling Smith
1975
movie 6.3
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
1979
movie 7.8 Stravinsky
Stravinsky
1966
movie 7.0 Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
movie 9.5 Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986
movie 8.0 The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
1978
movie 7.5 The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
1978
movie 7.0 The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
1986
movie 8.0 The Magical Eye
The Magical Eye
1989
movie 10.0 Henry Ford's America
Henry Ford's America
1977
movie 8.0 King of the Hill
King of the Hill
1974
movie 7.0 Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
1992
movie 10.0
Juggernaut
1968
movie 9.0 Overtime
Overtime
1984
movie 7.0
First Stop, China
1985