Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame 1986
Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
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.
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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Full Cast & Crew... Tommy Douglas
... Narrator
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Carlyle King... Carlyle King
... Shirley Douglas
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Irma Douglas... Irma Douglas
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Release Date:
Jan 01, 1986
Run Time:
57`
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Original Language:
English
Status:
Released
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Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame
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... Director
Cast
... Tommy Douglas
... Narrator
CK
Carlyle King... Carlyle King
... Shirley Douglas
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Irma Douglas... Irma Douglas