Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
1986 | 57m | English
Popularity: 6 (history)
| Director: | Elise Swerhone |
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| Writer: | Donald Brittain |
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| This feature documentary traces the political career of T.C. (Tommy) Douglas, former premier of Saskatchewan and leader of the New Democratic Party, who was voted the Greatest Canadian in 2004 for his devotion to social causes, his charm and his powers of persuasion. Known as the "Father of Medicare," this one-time champion boxer and fiery preacher entered politics in the 1930s and never looked back. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 01, 1986 |
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| Director: | Elise Swerhone |
| Writer: | Donald Brittain |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | canada, saskatchewan, canadian politics, inspirational, factual, admiring, hopeful |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Nov 23, 2025 Entered: Nov 23, 2025 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Tommy Douglas | Tommy Douglas |
| Donald Brittain | Narrator |
| Carlyle King | Carlyle King |
| Shirley Douglas | Shirley Douglas |
| Irma Douglas | Irma Douglas |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Donald Brittain | Writer |
| John McCulloch | Music |
| Elise Swerhone | Director |
| Ian Elkin | Cinematography |
| Leon Johnson | Sound |
| Raymond Vermette | Sound Editor |
| Ian Rankin | Editor |
| Hans Peter Strobl | Sound Mixer |
| Charles Konowal | Cinematography |
| Donald List | Sound |
| Shelley Craig | Sound Mixer |
| Zoe Dirse | Cinematography |
| Jean-Guy Normandin | Sound |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Adam Symansky | Producer |
| Elise Swerhone | Producer |
| Jan D'Arcy | Executive Producer |
| Ches Yetman | Executive Producer |
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