Operation Gamescan 76

Operation Gamescan 76 — Plot

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.

• Release date
• January 1, 1977
• Runtime
• 57 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Michael Brun