Plot — What is Birth of a Giant about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 29 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
Birth of a Giant — FAQ
Is Birth of a Giant worth watching? Birth of a Giant holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. 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
Who directed Birth of a Giant? Directed by Hugh O'Connor.
Who is in the cast of Birth of a Giant? It stars Eric Aubrey, Leo Cox, Herbie Brenn, Stan Russell, Ed Alderman, Artie Watson.
Where can I stream Birth of a Giant? Streaming availability for Birth of a Giant is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Birth of a Giant release? It released in 1957.
