Donald Brittain
Directing•Born June 10, 1928•Died July 21, 1989 (age 61)•Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Known For
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976•Movie•
5.7
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
1979•Movie
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985•Movie•
7.0
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986•Movie•
9.5
Henry Ford's America
1977•Movie•
10.0
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
1978•Movie•
8.0
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
1980•Movie•
10.0
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
1978•Movie•
7.5
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayJune 10, 1928
Day of DeathJuly 21, 1989
Place of BirthOttawa, Ontario, Canada
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