Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain, a revered Canadian figure, remains cherished for his genuine nature and unparalleled storytelling. He created over 100 acclaimed films, like "Volcano" (1976) portraying Malcolm Lowry and "Paperland" (1979) exposing Canadian bureaucrats. His breakthrough came with "Fields of Sacrifice" (1963), marking a shift in his career. Brittain's legacy isn't just his films; his camaraderie and perfectionism left a lasting impact at the National Film Board. Two decades after his passing, his absence is deeply felt by all who knew him.

Known For: Directing

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Died: null

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1966	Stravinsky	Narrator	77
2	1966	Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Leonard Cohen	Narrator	72
3	1967	What on Earth!	Narrator	62
4	1968	Juggernaut	Narrator (voice)	0
5	1974	King of the Hill	Self - Narrator	0
6	1975	Whistling Smith	Narrator	64
7	1976	Volcano: An Inquiry into the Life and Death of Malcolm Lowry	Narrator (voice)	57
8	1977	Henry Ford's America	Narrator	0
9	1978	The Champions, Part 2: Trappings of Power	Narrator	0
10	1978	The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors	Narrator	0
11	1979	Canada Vignettes: Wop May	Narrator	50
12	1979	Paperland: The Bureaucrat Observed	Narrator (voice)	0
13	1980	The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten	Self - Narrator (voice)	0
14	1985	First Stop, China		0
15	1985	Canada's Sweetheart: The Saga of Hal C. Banks	Narrator	65
16	1986	Mobility	Narrator	0
17	1986	The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle	Narrator	0
18	1986	Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame	Narrator	100
19	1989	The Magical Eye	Self	0

Donald Brittain

Film

Television