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William Kelley (writer)
Jeb Rosebrook (writer)
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17 December 1978 (USA) more
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The story of the Wright Brothers and the events that led to the famous first flight at Kitty Hawk, NC. | add synopsis
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Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations more
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definitely worth seeing more (4 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Michael Moriarty | ... | Wilbur Wright |
| David Huffman | ... | Orville Wright |
 | Tom Bower | ... | William Tate |
| Robin Gammell | ... | H.A. Toumlin |
 | Scott Hylands | ... | Glenn Curtiss |
 | John Randolph | ... | Alexander Graham Bell |
| Kathryn Walker | ... | Kate Wright |
 | Eugene Roche | ... | Bishop Milton Wright |
| John Hoyt | ... | Prof. Samuel Langley |
| Joseph Bernard | ... | Mayor of New York |
| Lew Brown | ... | Harlan Mumford |
| Carole Tru Foster | ... | Agnes Osborne |
| Dabbs Greer | ... | Ace Hutchin |
| Mo Malone | ... | Elizabeth Mayfield |
| Robert Casper | ... | Man |
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98 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Anachronisms: When Wilbur Wright and Glenn Curtiss are preparing to fly to New York in 1909, a US flag behind Wright has 48 stars instead of 45 (official before July 4, 1908) or 46 (official until 1912). more
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definitely a film worth seeing, though a little hokey and "movie cliché" in places (particularly specific lines of narration and dialogue). The visual aspects of the film, particularly the scenes featuring the characters flying the gliders are absolutely breathtaking, though the scene featuring the famous first powered flight is cut short for some reason as the plane is lifting off.
Because the film was made in the late 1970s, there are few visual effects shots (aside from the scene depicting Orville's crash, which is clearly a model). Consequently, many of the flying scenes feature real actors in very accurately designed prop gliders. This adds a sense of realism and gives the film a better sense of credibility.
I saw it as a young kid, and was inspired to learn more about the Wright Brothers and airplanes. Hopefully someone reading this will show it to their kid and they will have the same experience.