The Defender
Synopsis
This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a genius at restoring "warbirds" enables him to finance his dream. The Defender is a lively, sometimes wild and funny, tale about a remarkable, modern-day folk hero.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Low
- Original Score
- Eldon Rathburn
- Original Title
- The Defender
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Low
Eldon Rathburn
Alfonso Peccia
Charles Konowal, Ches Yetman, Michael J.F. Scott
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Stephen Low
Director
Charles Konowal
Producer
Alfonso Peccia
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What is The Defender about?
This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a genius at restoring "warbirds" enables him to finance his dream. The Defender is a lively, sometimes wild and funny, tale about a remarkable, modern-day folk hero.
Who directed The Defender?
The Defender was directed by Stephen Low.
Who stars in The Defender?
The principal cast of The Defender includes Bob Diemert, Cedric Smith.
When was The Defender released and how long is it?
The Defender was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Defender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Defender was composed by Eldon Rathburn.