Crossbar 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 78 minutes
- Director
- John Trent
- Networks
- CBC, Crossbar Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Crossbar?
Crossbar is a 1979 Canadian television film directed by John Trent that aired on CBC Television. The drama features Brent Carver in the lead role of Aaron Kornylo, an Olympic high jumper who loses his leg in a farming accident.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 78 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 21, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Canada
- Studios
- CBC, Crossbar Productions
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 6 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~78 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- CBC, Crossbar Productions
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Crossbar is a 1979 Canadian television film directed by John Trent that aired on CBC Television. The drama features Brent Carver in the lead role of Aaron Kornylo, an Olympic high jumper who loses his leg in a farming accident. Following this life-altering injury, the film depicts the character as he doggedly persists in his pursuit of athletic glory. The production is a fictionalized account of the career of Canadian amputee athlete Arnie Boldt. In addition to Brent Carver, the cast includes Kim Cattrall, John Ireland, and Kate Reid. With a runtime of one hour and eighteen minutes, the film was released on July 21, 1979, in Canada. It arrived one year prior to Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope and has been described by some as a tear-jerker. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's struggle to return to competitive athletics despite the physical challenges he faces. As a made-for-television project, the film remains a notable entry in Canadian media history, documenting a story of perseverance and recovery in the face of significant personal adversity.
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Is Crossbar worth watching?
Crossbar holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Crossbar and when was it released?
Crossbar is a feature film with a runtime of 78 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed Crossbar?
Crossbar was directed by John Trent.
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