The Leading Edge
“It'll Take Your Breath Away”
Synopsis
A bored Colorado ski patrolman comes to New Zealand for the winter season. In between skiing on various North and South Island fields and preparing for the "Ironman' endurance contest, he has a good time with the people he meets. Billy T. James features briefly as an entertainer cum 'fright-a-minute'- aviator. This is a hybrid genre, a semi-dramatized documentary with champion skiers playing themselves.
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Type: Clip • Published 2011-11-03
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- Director
- Michael Firth
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Morris
- Original Score
- Mike Farrell
- Original Title
- The Leading Edge
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Southern Light Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Firth
Grant Morris
Mike Farrell
Stuart Dryburgh
Patrick Monaghan
Barrie Everard
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Michael Firth
Director
Grant Morris
Screenplay
Stuart Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Patrick Monaghan
Editor
Mike Farrell
Original Music Composer
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What is The Leading Edge about?
A bored Colorado ski patrolman comes to New Zealand for the winter season. In between skiing on various North and South Island fields and preparing for the "Ironman' endurance contest, he has a good time with the people he meets. Billy T. James features briefly as an entertainer cum 'fright-a-minute'- aviator. This is a hybrid genre, a semi-dramatized documentary with champion skiers playing themselves.
Who directed The Leading Edge?
The Leading Edge was directed by Michael Firth.
Who stars in The Leading Edge?
The principal cast of The Leading Edge includes Mathurin Molgat, Bruce Grant, Evan Bloomfield, Mark Whetu, Billy T. James.
When was The Leading Edge released and how long is it?
The Leading Edge was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Leading Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Leading Edge was composed by Mike Farrell.