Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame

Tommy Douglas: Keeper of the Flame (1986)

9.5 57 min Movie
Documentary

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
Irma Douglas Irma Douglas Irma Douglas
Shirley Douglas Shirley Douglas self

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