A Sport Is Born
Synopsis
A Sport Is Born is a 1960 documentary short directed by Richard Winik. It discusses the development of the sport of parachuting at the airport in Orange, Mass. Includes views of the pupils who are being instructed, pointing out the fundamentals of parachuting, and shows jumps being made by students, instructors, and outstanding jumpers. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Winik
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Andrews
- Original Title
- A Sport Is Born
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Winik Films, Sports Illustrated, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Winik
Martin Andrews
Irving Oshman
Leslie Winik
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Winik
Director
Irving Oshman
Editor
Martin Andrews
Writer
Leslie Winik
Producer
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What is A Sport Is Born about?
A Sport Is Born is a 1960 documentary short directed by Richard Winik. It discusses the development of the sport of parachuting at the airport in Orange, Mass. Includes views of the pupils who are being instructed, pointing out the fundamentals of parachuting, and shows jumps being made by students, instructors, and outstanding jumpers. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Who directed A Sport Is Born?
A Sport Is Born was directed by Richard Winik.
Who stars in A Sport Is Born?
The principal cast of A Sport Is Born includes Chris Schenkel, Lewis Sanborn.
When was A Sport Is Born released and how long is it?
A Sport Is Born was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 12m.