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Donald Brittain
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.
Top Filmography
7.2
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
1966 // MOVIE
6.3
What on Earth!
1967 // MOVIE
5.2
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
1976 // MOVIE
6.4
Whistling Smith
1975 // MOVIE
7.7
Stravinsky
1966 // MOVIE
5.0
Canada Vignettes: Wop May
1979 // MOVIE
6.5
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
1985 // MOVIE
5.0
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
1986 // MOVIE
6.0
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
1978 // MOVIE
6.0
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
1978 // MOVIE
10.0
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986 // MOVIE
0.0
King of the Hill
1974 // MOVIE
0.0
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
1980 // MOVIE
0.0
Mobility
1986 // MOVIE
0.0
First Stop, China
1985 // MOVIE