Operation Gamescan 76 1977
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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.
- Released: 1977-01-01
- Runtime: 57 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
- Stars: Richard Thomas, Léo Illial
- Director: Michael Brun, Desmond Dew, Ross Monteath, Michel Descombes
