The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors(1978)
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors Synopsis
In Part 1 of this 3-part documentary series, director Donald Brittain chronicles the early years of Pierre Elliott Trudeau and René Lévesque. From their university days in the 1950s to 1967 when Lévesque left the Liberal Party and Trudeau became the federal Minister of Justice, Brittain attempts to get at the heart of what makes these men so fascinating.
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors (1978) is a documentary film directed by Donald Brittain, released on January 1, 1978 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Pierre Elliott Trudeau, René Lévesque and Donald Brittain. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Brittain
- Writers:
- Donald Brittain
- Production:
- ONF | NFB, CBC
- Status:
- Released
The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Donald Brittain, written by Donald Brittain.
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The main cast of The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors (1978) includes Pierre Elliott Trudeau, René Lévesque and Donald Brittain. The film was directed by Donald Brittain. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors was released on January 1, 1978 and runs for 57m.
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The Champions, Part 1: Unlikely Warriors (1978) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.