Nothing by Chance
“A Barnstorming Summer in Middle America”
Synopsis
One summer in Cook, Nebraska, a group of part-time pilots decide to recreate a 1920s-style "barnstorming" flying tour. Calling themselves the "Great Flying Circus," they travel the American Midwest giving rides for three dollars and talking to the small-town characters they encounter. During their travels they meet an old man who is convinced that tornadoes are being generated because the astronauts landed on the moon, and a small boy who is willing to spend an entire day washing the planes for a few minutes of flying. Along the way, the men rediscover small-town America.
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Nothing by Chance - Richard Bach
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Barnett
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard D. Bach
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Nothing by Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Creature Enterprises, Ravlin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Barnett
Richard D. Bach
Lee Holdridge
Mogens Gander
William H. Barnett, Hugh Downs
Department Leadership Roster
Richard D. Bach
Writer
William H. Barnett
Director
William H. Barnett
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nothing by Chance
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What is Nothing by Chance about?
One summer in Cook, Nebraska, a group of part-time pilots decide to recreate a 1920s-style "barnstorming" flying tour. Calling themselves the "Great Flying Circus," they travel the American Midwest giving rides for three dollars and talking to the small-town characters they encounter. During their travels they meet an old man who is convinced that tornadoes are being generated because the astronauts landed on the moon, and a small boy who is willing to spend an entire day washing the planes for a few minutes of flying. Along the way, the men rediscover small-town America.
Who directed Nothing by Chance?
Nothing by Chance was directed by William H. Barnett.
Who stars in Nothing by Chance?
The principal cast of Nothing by Chance includes Hugh Downs, Richard D. Bach, Jack Brown, Chris Cagle, Stuart Macpherson.
When was Nothing by Chance released and how long is it?
Nothing by Chance was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Nothing by Chance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nothing by Chance was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nothing by Chance?
Nothing by Chance holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).