Crossbar
Synopsis
The story of an Olympic high jumper, played by Brent Carver, who loses his leg and yet doggedly persists in his pursuit of athletic glory. Released a year before Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, this made-for-Canadian-TV movie, which also stars Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall, has been described as a tear-jerker.
Top Cast
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Brent Carver
Aaron Kornylo
Kim Cattrall
Katie Barlow
John Ireland
Miles Kornylo
Kate Reid
Clare Kornylo
Murray Westgate
Carver
Sean Sullivan
Wallace
Jan Muszyński
Greg Dubois
Sara Botsford
Tricia
Larry Reynolds
George Hayman
Tom Butler
Steve Catlow
Steve Pernie
Rainfeld
Peter Krantz
Langely
Lynn Spence
Carol Coates
Deborah Kip
Ingram
Myron Natwick
Smith
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Trent
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Ross Leckie
- Original Title
- Crossbar
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- CBC, Crossbar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Trent
Keith Ross Leckie, Bill Boyle
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Ross Leckie
Screenplay
John Trent
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crossbar
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What is Crossbar about?
The story of an Olympic high jumper, played by Brent Carver, who loses his leg and yet doggedly persists in his pursuit of athletic glory. Released a year before Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, this made-for-Canadian-TV movie, which also stars Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall, has been described as a tear-jerker.
Who directed Crossbar?
Crossbar was directed by John Trent.
Who stars in Crossbar?
The principal cast of Crossbar includes Brent Carver, Kim Cattrall, John Ireland, Kate Reid, Murray Westgate.
When was Crossbar released and how long is it?
Crossbar was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.