Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

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imdb_id: nm0110086

Biography:

Donald Brittain, a revered Canadian figure, remains cherished for his genuine nature and unparalleled storytelling. He created over 100 acclaimed films, like "Volcano" (1976) portraying Malcolm Lowry and "Paperland" (1979) exposing Canadian bureaucrats. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" (1963), marking a shift in his career. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact at the National Film Board. Two decades after his passing, his absence is deeply felt by all who knew him.

Played in movies:

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Score: 10.0

Stravinsky

Score: 7.7

Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen

Score: 7.2

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

Score: 6.5

Whistling Smith

Score: 6.4

What on Earth!

Score: 6.2

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

Score: 5.7

Canada Vignettes: Wop May

Score: 5.0

Henry Ford's America

Score: 0.0

Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed

Score: 0.0

The Magical Eye

Score: 0.0

The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors

Score: 0.0

The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power

Score: 0.0

The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle

Score: 0.0

Juggernaut

Score: 0.0

First Stop, China

Score: 0.0

Mobility

Score: 0.0

The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten

Score: 0.0

King of the Hill

Score: 0.0

Played in tv shows:

On Guard For Thee

Score: 0.0