Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame 1986 Directed by Elise Swerhone

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.

Country Canada

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 1 January 1986

57 mins

Cast

Tommy Douglas Tommy Douglas

Donald Brittain Narrator

Carlyle King Carlyle King

Shirley Douglas Shirley Douglas

Irma Douglas Irma Douglas

Crew

Director

Elise Swerhone

Writer

Donald Brittain

Producers

Elise Swerhone

Adam Symansky

Executive Producers

Jan D'Arcy

Ches Yetman

Editor

Ian Rankin

Sound

Leon Johnson

Donald List

Jean-Guy Normandin

Raymond Vermette

Hans Peter Strobl

Shelley Craig

Music

John McCulloch