Film
Operation Gamescan 76
1977 · 57m · Documentary
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Overview
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.
Cast
Crew
- Michael BrunDirector
- Desmond DewProducer
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1977
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Genres
- Documentary
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