Operation Gamescan 76
1977•57m•Released
Documentary
This short documentary profiles the Canadian military’s organization, logistical, and security operations at the XXI Olympiad held in 1976 in Montréal. The scale of the operation was large: 16,000 troops were mobilized to provide protection for 7,500 athletes, countless VIPs, and the general public on 138 sites located in Montreal, Bromont, and Kingston. This film offers a behind-the-scenes look at the planning and synchronization necessary to mount a successful international event of massive proportions.
Director
Michael Brun
Languages
English, French
Studio
Nimbus Film
Cast
Richard Thomas
Narrator
Léo Illial
Narrator
Production
Company
Nimbus Film
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Desmond Dew
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