Donald Brittain
Known for Directing
Born June 10, 1928
Died July 21, 1989
Place of Birth Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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
Helicopter Canada
1966
Writer
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The Running Man
1981
Director
Starblanket
1973
Director
Starblanket
1973
Writer
Starblanket
1973
Producer
The Accident
1983
Director
The Apprentice
1971
Producer
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
1978
Director
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
1978
Screenplay
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
1978
Producer
Grierson
1973
Writer
A Trip Down Memory Lane
1966
Producer
Donald Brittain: Filmmaker
1992
as Self (archive footage)
Buster Keaton Rides Again
1965
Writer
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
as Narrator
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
Director
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985
Writer
Never a Backward Step
1966
Director
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976
as Narrator (voice)
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976
Director
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