Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

Directing Born 1928-06-10 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Died 1989-07-21

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.

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Known For

For the Record
For the Record
1976 ★ 9.0
Tiki Tiki
Tiki Tiki
1971 ★ 8.0
On Guard For Thee
On Guard For Thee
1981
Grierson
Grierson
1973 ★ 7.3
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985 ★ 7.0
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
1978 ★ 7.3
Henry Ford's America
Henry Ford's America
1977 ★ 10.0
The Apprentice
The Apprentice
1971 ★ 4.3
The Magical Eye
The Magical Eye
1989 ★ 8.0
Buster Keaton Rides Again
Buster Keaton Rides Again
1965 ★ 7.2
Whistling Smith
Whistling Smith
1975 ★ 6.7
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986 ★ 9.5
The Running Man
The Running Man
1981 ★ 5.0
The Accident
The Accident
1983 ★ 6.5
Helicopter Canada
Helicopter Canada
1966 ★ 7.0
What on Earth!
What on Earth!
1967 ★ 6.5
Tiger Child
Tiger Child
1970 ★ 9.0
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976 ★ 5.7