Birth of a Giant

1957 0h 29m EN

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★9.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Birth of a Giant (Naissance d'un géant in French) is a 29-minute 1957 Canadian documentary film, directed by Hugh O'Connor and produced by the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) television series, Perspective. The film depicts the role of story of the conception, construction and testing of the Canadair Argus aircraft, designed as a maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The title is an acknowledgement, that at the time, the Argus was the largest aircraft ever built in Canada. Note: This film was distributed separately on 16mm for schools and libraries, qualifying it as a standalone documentary.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Eric Aubrey
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Leo Cox
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Herbie Brenn
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Stan Russell
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Ed Alderman
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Artie Watson
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hugh O'Connor
Writers: Hugh O'Connor
Languages: English
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 29-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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69 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tony Lower shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Eric Aubrey and Leo Cox and Herbie Brenn carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0237040 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Hugh O'Connor directs. Tony Lower cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 29-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
269 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Tony Lower shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Eric Aubrey and Leo Cox and Herbie Brenn carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0237040 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.