Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Name: Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
Released: 1986-01-01
Rating: 9.5

9.5/10 (2)

·1986· 57 min

Director: 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.

Cast

Tommy Douglas

Donald Brittain

Narrator

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Carlyle King

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Irma Douglas

Shirley Douglas

self

In brief

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 9.5/10 from 2 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 57min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame runs 57 minutes (57min).

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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame has an average rating of 9.5/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.

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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame was released in 1986.