Donald Brittain
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.
Filmography (21 titles)
7.0MovieDonald Brittain: Filmmaker
Self (archive footage) · 1992
8.0MovieThe Magical Eye
Self · 1989
Mobility
Narrator · 1986
7.0MovieThe Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
Narrator · 1986
9.5MovieTommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Narrator · 1986
7.0MovieCanada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Narrator · 1985
First Stop, China
1985
On Guard For Thee
Narrator (voice) · 1981
10.0MovieThe Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
Self - Narrator (voice) · 1980
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
Narrator · 1979
MoviePaperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Narrator (voice) · 1979
7.5MovieThe Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Narrator · 1978
8.0MovieThe Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
Narrator · 1978
10.0MovieHenry Ford's America
Self - Narrator (voice) · 1977
5.7MovieVolcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
Narrator (voice) · 1976
6.7MovieWhistling Smith
Narrator · 1975
8.0MovieKing of the Hill
Self - Narrator · 1974
Juggernaut
Narrator (voice) · 1968
6.5MovieWhat on Earth!
Narrator · 1967
7.2MovieLadies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Narrator · 1966
7.8MovieStravinsky
Narrator · 1966