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.
16
Films
0
TV Shows
38
Crew Credits
Known For
16 Credits
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
as Narrator
1978
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
as Narrator
1966
The Magical Eye
as Self
1989
The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten
as Self - Narrator (voice)
1980
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
as Narrator
1985
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
as Narrator (voice)
1979
The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle
as Narrator
1986
Whistling Smith
as Narrator
1975
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
as Narrator
1986
What on Earth!
as Narrator
1967
Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry
as Narrator (voice)
1976
Stravinsky
as Narrator
1966
Behind the Camera
38 Credits
For the Record
Director
1976
The Apprentice
Producer
1971
The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power
Director, Writer
1978
Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen
Director
1966
Grierson
Writer
1973
Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Producer, Director
1978
Tiger Child
Director
1970
Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks
Director, Writer
1985
His Worship, Mr. Montréal
Director
1976
The Accident
Director
1983
Thunderbirds in China
Producer
1974
Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed
Writer, Producer, Director
1979