Donald Brittain


Born
6/10/1928
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Donald Brittain
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.
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 For16 Movies

Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
★7.0

The Magical Eye
1989
★8.0

Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
1992
★7.0

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986
★9.5

Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976
★5.7

Henry Ford's America
1977
★10.0

What on Earth!
1967
★6.5

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
1966
★7.2

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
1978
★8.0

Whistling Smith
1975
★6.7

King of the Hill
1974
★8.0

The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
1978
★7.5

Stravinsky
1966
★7.8

The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
1986
★7.0

Overtime
1984
★9.0

The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
1980
★10.0