Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

1986 en 57 minutes

Rating: 10

Plot

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.

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Cast

Tommy Douglas

Tommy Douglas

Tommy Douglas

Donald Brittain

Donald Brittain

Narrator

Carlyle King

Carlyle King

Carlyle King

Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Shirley Douglas

Irma Douglas

Irma Douglas

Irma Douglas

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