Fields of Sacrifice
Synopsis
This 1964 documentary returns to the battlefields where over 100,000 Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The film also visits cemeteries where servicemen are buried. Filmed from Hong Kong to Sicily, this documentary is designed to show Canadians places they have reason to know but may not be able to visit. Produced for the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs by the renowned documentary filmmaker Donald Brittain. (NFB)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Brittain
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Brittain
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- Fields of Sacrifice
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain
Eldon Rathburn
Eugene Boyko
Rex Tasker
Peter Jones, Donald Brittain
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Brittain
Director
Donald Brittain
Writer
Rex Tasker
Editor
Eugene Boyko
Director of Photography
Donald Brittain
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fields of Sacrifice
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What is Fields of Sacrifice about?
This 1964 documentary returns to the battlefields where over 100,000 Canadian soldiers lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The film also visits cemeteries where servicemen are buried. Filmed from Hong Kong to Sicily, this documentary is designed to show Canadians places they have reason to know but may not be able to visit. Produced for the Canadian Department of Veteran Affairs by the renowned documentary filmmaker Donald Brittain. (NFB)
Who directed Fields of Sacrifice?
Fields of Sacrifice was directed by Donald Brittain.
Who stars in Fields of Sacrifice?
The principal cast of Fields of Sacrifice includes Douglas Rain.
When was Fields of Sacrifice released and how long is it?
Fields of Sacrifice was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Fields of Sacrifice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fields of Sacrifice was composed by Eldon Rathburn.