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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Richard Thomas, Léo Illial
Crew: Michael Brun (Director), Desmond Dew (Producer), Ross Monteath (Sound), Michel Descombes (Sound Mixer)
Country: Canada
Language: English, Français
Studio: Nimbus Film, ONF | NFB
Runtime: 57 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1977
IMDb: 10
Keywords:canada, olympic games
