Summaries

The story of an Olympic high jumper, played by Brent Carver, who loses his leg and yet doggedly persists in his pursuit of athletic glory. Released a year before Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope, this made-for-Canadian-TV movie, which also stars Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall, has been described as a tear-jerker.—b

Details

Keywords
  • athlete
  • amputee
  • track and field
  • disabled athlete
  • high jump
Genres
  • Drama
  • Sport
Release date Jul 20, 1979
Countries of origin Canada
Language English
Filming locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Crossbar Productions

Box office

Budget $500000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 18m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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