Donald Brittain
Known for Directing
- Born
- June 10, 1928
- Birthplace
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- July 21, 1989 (aged 61)
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.
Latest
Family: A Loving Look at CBC RadioDirector1991Rating: 9.0 out of 10
The Champions, Part 3: The Final BattleDirector1986Rating: 7.0 out of 10- MobilityNarrator1986Rating: 9.0 out of 10
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the FlameNarrator1986Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. BanksDirector1985Rating: 7.0 out of 10- First Stop, China1985Rating: 7.0 out of 10
OvertimeNarrator1984Rating: 9.0 out of 10
The AccidentDirector1983Rating: 6.5 out of 10- On Guard For TheeDirector1981Series
- The Running ManDirector1981Rating: 5.0 out of 10
- Has Anybody Here Seen Canada?Writer1979Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Paperland: The Bureaucrat ObservedDirector1979- Canada Vignettes: Wop MayNarrator1979Rating: 6.2 out of 10
The Dionne QuintupletsDirector1978Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Secrets of the Bermuda TriangleDirector1978Rating: 7.3 out of 10
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely WarriorsDirector1978Rating: 8.0 out of 10
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of PowerDirector1978Rating: 7.5 out of 10- Small Is Beautiful: Impressions of Fritz SchumacherDirector1978Rating: 8.0 out of 10
Henry Ford's AmericaDirector1977Rating: 10.0 out of 10
For the RecordDirector1976SeriesRating: 9.0 out of 10
Known for
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm LowryDirector1976Rating: 5.7 out of 10
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard CohenDirector1966Rating: 7.2 out of 10
Buster Keaton Rides AgainWriter1965Rating: 7.3 out of 10
What on Earth!Narrator1967Rating: 6.5 out of 10- Secrets of the Bermuda TriangleDirector1978Rating: 7.3 out of 10
MemorandumDirector1967Rating: 7.3 out of 10
Whistling SmithNarrator1975Rating: 6.7 out of 10
A Trip Down Memory LaneProducer1966Rating: 6.2 out of 10
The ApprenticeProducer1971Rating: 4.2 out of 10- Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. BanksDirector1985Rating: 7.0 out of 10
Helicopter CanadaWriter1966Rating: 7.0 out of 10- Canada Vignettes: Wop MayNarrator1979Rating: 6.2 out of 10
Filmography
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