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Operation Gamescan 76

1977-01-01 en 57m
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

Producer

Desmond Dew

Sound

Ross Monteath

Sound Mixer

Michel Descombes

canada olympic games

Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • Nimbus Film
  • ONF | NFB