Donald Brittain

Director

Born: June 10, 1928 (61 years old)

Died: July 21, 1989

Place of birth: 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.

Filmography (10)

• Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen (1966, ★ 7.2)
• Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry (1976, ★ 5.7)
• What on Earth! (1967, ★ 6.5)
• Whistling Smith (1975, ★ 6.7)
• Buster Keaton Rides Again (1965, ★ 7.3)
• Memorandum (1967, ★ 7.3)
• Helicopter Canada (1966, ★ 7)
• Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle (1978, ★ 7.3)
• A Trip Down Memory Lane (1966, ★ 6.2)
• The Apprentice (1971, ★ 4.3)