The Winds of Kitty Hawk
Synopsis
The story of the Wright Brothers and their efforts to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.
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The Winds of Kitty Hawk (1978) Video Classics Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-20
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Michael Moriarty
Wilbur Wright
David Huffman
Orville Wright
Tom Bower
William Tate
Robin Gammell
H.A. Toumlin
Scott Hylands
Glenn Curtiss
John Randolph
Alexander Graham Bell
Kathryn Walker
Kate Wright
Eugene Roche
Bishop Milton Wright
John Hoyt
Prof. Samuel Langley
Joseph Bernard
Mayor of New York
Lew Brown
Harlan Mumford
Carole Tru Foster
Agnes Osborne
Dabbs Greer
Ace Hutchin
Mo Malone
Elizabeth Mayfield
Robert Casper
Man
Tom Lawrence
Doctor
Ross Durfee
William Howard Taft
Charles Macaulay
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.W. Swackhamer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeb Rosebrook, William Kelley
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Winds of Kitty Hawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- ITT Inc., Charles Fries Productions, Fries Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.W. Swackhamer
Jeb Rosebrook, William Kelley
Charles Bernstein
Dennis Dalzell
John A. Martinelli
Lawrence Schiller, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Jeb Rosebrook
Writer
E.W. Swackhamer
Director
Lawrence Schiller
Producer
William Kelley
Writer
Dennis Dalzell
Director of Photography
John A. Martinelli
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winds of Kitty Hawk
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What is The Winds of Kitty Hawk about?
The story of the Wright Brothers and their efforts to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.
Who directed The Winds of Kitty Hawk?
The Winds of Kitty Hawk was directed by E.W. Swackhamer.
Who stars in The Winds of Kitty Hawk?
The principal cast of The Winds of Kitty Hawk includes Michael Moriarty, David Huffman, Tom Bower, Robin Gammell, Scott Hylands.
When was The Winds of Kitty Hawk released and how long is it?
The Winds of Kitty Hawk was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Winds of Kitty Hawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Winds of Kitty Hawk was composed by Charles Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Winds of Kitty Hawk?
The Winds of Kitty Hawk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).