The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club
“Award-winning documentary about one of the most colorful women pilots of the early 20th century”
Synopsis
A documentary profile of Pasadena society girl turned adventurer and aviator, Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes. In the 1920's and 30's, Barnes was Hollywood's top woman stunt pilot. In the 1940's and 50's, she owned and operated the (in)famous "Happy Bottom Riding Club" - a fly-in resort located near Edwards Air Force Base.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Pope
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Spark
- Original Title
- The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Nick Spark Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Pope
Nick Spark
Department Leadership Roster
Amanda Pope
Director
Nick Spark
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club
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What is The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club about?
A documentary profile of Pasadena society girl turned adventurer and aviator, Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes. In the 1920's and 30's, Barnes was Hollywood's top woman stunt pilot. In the 1940's and 50's, she owned and operated the (in)famous "Happy Bottom Riding Club" - a fly-in resort located near Edwards Air Force Base.
Who directed The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club?
The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club was directed by Amanda Pope.
Who stars in The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club?
The principal cast of The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club includes Tom Skerritt, Kathy Bates.
When was The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club released and how long is it?
The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club was released in 2009 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club?
The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).