Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Name: Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1986
Duration: 57 min
Rating: 9.5

1986 · 57 min

Documentary

★ 9.5

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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.

Crew

Director Elise Swerhone
Writer Donald Brittain

Cast

Tommy Douglas
Tommy Douglas
Donald Brittain
Narrator
C
Carlyle King
Carlyle King
I
Irma Douglas
Irma Douglas
Shirley Douglas
self

Crew

Director — Elise Swerhone
Writer — Donald Brittain

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