Movie Description
Crossbar
(1979)Overview
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.
Cast
Aaron Kornylo
Katie Barlow
Miles Kornylo
Clare Kornylo
Carver
Wallace
Greg Dubois
Tricia
George Hayman
Steve Catlow
Rainfeld
Langely
Carol Coates
Ingram
Smith
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Facts
Original TitleCrossbar
Status Released
Release Information
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1979-07-21
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 18m
Production CompaniesCBC,Crossbar Productions
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie