Birth of a Giant
Synopsis
Birth of a Giant (Naissance d'un géant in French) is a 29-minute 1957 Canadian documentary film, directed by Hugh O'Connor and produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) television series, Perspective. The film depicts the role of story of the conception, construction and testing of the Canadair Argus aircraft, designed as a maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The title is an acknowledgement, that at the time, the Argus was the largest aircraft ever built in Canada. Note: This film was distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Hugh O'Connor
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh O'Connor
- Original Title
- Birth of a Giant
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh O'Connor
Hugh O'Connor
Tony Lower
David Bairstow
Department Leadership Roster
Hugh O'Connor
Director
Hugh O'Connor
Writer
David Bairstow
Producer
Tony Lower
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Birth of a Giant.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birth of a Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Birth of a Giant about?
Birth of a Giant (Naissance d'un géant in French) is a 29-minute 1957 Canadian documentary film, directed by Hugh O'Connor and produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) television series, Perspective. The film depicts the role of story of the conception, construction and testing of the Canadair Argus aircraft, designed as a maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The title is an acknowledgement, that at the time, the Argus was the largest aircraft ever built in Canada. Note: This film was distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.
Who directed Birth of a Giant?
Birth of a Giant was directed by Hugh O'Connor.
Who stars in Birth of a Giant?
The principal cast of Birth of a Giant includes Eric Aubrey, Leo Cox, Herbie Brenn, Stan Russell, Ed Alderman.
When was Birth of a Giant released and how long is it?
Birth of a Giant was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 29m.