Fields of Sacrifice 60 years old

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)

Credits

Fields of Sacrifice Cast

Name Character
Douglas Rain He was 36, 90 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)

Fields of Sacrifice Crew

Name Department
Donald Brittain as Director. He was 35 (61) years old when He died Directing
Donald Brittain as Writer. He was 35 (61) years old when He died Writing
Eldon Rathburn as Music. He was 47 (92) years old when He died Sound
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Fields of Sacrifice (60 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, January 02, 1964
  • Runtime: 38 minutes