Donald Brittain
Directing
Male
Born: June 10, 1928
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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.
Known For
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
February 16, 1966
What on Earth!
January 01, 1967
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
January 01, 1976
Whistling Smith
January 29, 1975
Stravinsky
January 01, 1966
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
September 08, 1985
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors
January 01, 1978
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
January 01, 1978
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
January 01, 1986
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
January 01, 1986
King of the Hill
October 01, 1974
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
November 30, 1980