The Candy Bomber
Synopsis
To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became known worldwide as the Candy Bomber, the Berlin Airlift was healing balm on the wounds of war. He and his fellow American pilots dropped more than two million tons of supplies and 23 tons of candy to German citizens and children during the Berlin Airlift. KUED presents the inspiring story of the Utah pilot whose simple gesture of goodwill won the hearts of a former enemy and made him a hero to people around the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Verdoia
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Verdoia, Elizabeth Searle
- Original Title
- The Candy Bomber
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Studios
- PBS, KUED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Verdoia
Ken Verdoia, Elizabeth Searle
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Verdoia
Director
Ken Verdoia
Writer
Elizabeth Searle
Writer
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What is The Candy Bomber about?
To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became known worldwide as the Candy Bomber, the Berlin Airlift was healing balm on the wounds of war. He and his fellow American pilots dropped more than two million tons of supplies and 23 tons of candy to German citizens and children during the Berlin Airlift. KUED presents the inspiring story of the Utah pilot whose simple gesture of goodwill won the hearts of a former enemy and made him a hero to people around the world.
Who directed The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber was directed by Ken Verdoia.
Who stars in The Candy Bomber?
The principal cast of The Candy Bomber includes Rick Randle, Gail Halvorsen.
When was The Candy Bomber released and how long is it?
The Candy Bomber was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 42m.