Douglas Campbell
Biography: Douglas Campbell, a stalwart in Canadian theatre, brought his rich acting, directing, and leadership skills to the forefront. Hailing from Scotland, Campbell joined Canada's Stratford Festival in 1953, where his versatile performances, from comedic to deeply emotional roles, captivated audiences for over four decades. His impact extended beyond acting to directing, showcasing his talent in productions like Stravinsky's "A Soldier's Tale" and "Julius Caesar." Despite brief forays into film and TV, his passion remained steadfast in live theatre. Honoured with the Order of Canada in 1997 and the Governor General's Performing Arts Award in 2003, Campbell's legacy endures through initiatives like The Douglas Campbell Award and Vancouver's Bard on the Beach's Douglas Campbell Studio Stage. Not only a remarkable actor, but Campbell also played a vital role in establishing professional theatre in Canada, leaving an enduring imprint on the country's theatrical landscape.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 11, 1922
Deathday: October 06, 2009
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Lost and Found
1979-07-13
Lost and Found
Overview: While visiting Switzerland, an American college professor, Adam, keeps running into a divorced British secretary, Patricia, wherever they go. First their cars collide. Then they smash into one another on a ski slope, each breaking a leg. In between numerous quarrels, the two develop lust and love. They hastily marry, but the disagreements continue. Patricia decides to leave, so Adam decides to fake a suicide. They lose and find each other, again and again.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-07-13
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Once Upon A Christmas
2000-12-10
Once Upon A Christmas
Overview: The daughter of Santa Claus vows to transform a single father and his spoiled children to prove that the spirit of Christmas exists.
Genres: TV Movie Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-10
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Perfect
1985-05-15
Perfect
Overview: A female aerobics instructor meets a male reporter doing a story on health clubs, but it isn't love at first sight.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-15
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The Stratford Adventure
1954-08-02
The Stratford Adventure
Overview: This short film depicts how a small Canadian city, bearing the name of Stratford and by a river Avon, created its own renowned Shakespearean theatre. The film tells how the idea grew, how a famous British director, international stars and Canadian talent were recruited, and how the Stratford Shakespearean Festival finally became a triumphant reality.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-08-02
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If You Could See What I Hear
1982-01-07
If You Could See What I Hear
Overview: A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-01-07
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Charlie Grant's War
1985-01-27
Charlie Grant's War
Overview: A Canadian artist turned diamond merchant in Vienna, Austria risks his life to smuggle Jews out of the Third Reich.
Genres: Drama TV Movie War History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-27
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When Tomorrow Dies
1965-11-24
When Tomorrow Dies
Overview: A frustrated, despairing housewife and young mother of two, imprisoned by her domestic world and ignored by her succesful husband, becomes increasingly bereft of hope and a means of escape.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-11-24
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Double Negative
1980-05-12
Double Negative
Overview: Mentally tortured photojournalist attempts to track down his wife's murderer.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-12
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I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
1990-07-06
I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle
Overview: When a motorbike gang kills an occultist, the evil spirit he was summoning inhabits a damaged bike. The bike is then bought and restored, but reveals its true nature when it tries to exact vengance on the gang, and anyone else who gets in its way.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-06
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Nothing Personal
1980-03-28
Nothing Personal
Overview: Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort to protect baby seals from slaughter.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-28
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Oedipus Rex
1957-01-06
Oedipus Rex
Overview: The story of Oedipus' gradual discovery of his primal crime, killing his father and marrying his mother, filmed by the famed British theatrical director Sir Tyrone Guthrie. This elegant version of Sophocles' play adds a brilliant stroke: the actors wear masks just as the Greeks did in the playwright's day.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1957-01-06
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Strange Brew
1983-08-26
Strange Brew
Overview: Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey players.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-08-26
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A Fan's Notes
1972-07-02
A Fan's Notes
Overview: A writer has a mental breakdown, unable to deal with the society around him.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-07-02
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