Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

Known for: Directing

Born: June 9, 1928 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - Died: July 20, 1989

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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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

Narrator

1966 Documentary
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry

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

Narrator (voice)

1975 Documentary
What on Earth!

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What on Earth!

Narrator

1966 Animation
King of the Hill

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King of the Hill

Self - Narrator

1974 Documentary
Stravinsky

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Stravinsky

Narrator

1965 Documentary
Mobility

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Mobility

Narrator

1985 Documentary
First Stop, China

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First Stop, China

1984 Documentary
Canada Vignettes: Wop May

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Canada Vignettes: Wop May

Narrator

1978 History
Juggernaut

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Juggernaut

Narrator (voice)

1967 Documentary
Whistling Smith

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Whistling Smith

Narrator

1975 Documentary
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle

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The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle

Narrator

1985 Documentary
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors

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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors

Narrator

1977 Documentary
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power

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The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power

Narrator

1977 Documentary
The Magical Eye

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The Magical Eye

Self

1988 Documentary
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed

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Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed

Narrator (voice)

1978 Documentary
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Narrator

1985 Documentary
Henry Ford's America

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Henry Ford's America

Self - Narrator (voice)

1977 Documentary
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks

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

Narrator

1985 Documentary
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker

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Donald Brittain: Filmmaker

Self (archive footage)

1992 Documentary
On Guard For Thee

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On Guard For Thee

Narrator (voice)

1981 Documentary
The Running Man

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The Running Man

Director

1981 Drama
Thunderbirds in China

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Thunderbirds in China

Producer

1973 Documentary
Buster Keaton Rides Again

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Buster Keaton Rides Again

Writer

1965 Documentary
Memorandum

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Memorandum

Director

1967 Documentary