Crossbar (1979)

07/21/1979 (CA) • Drama, TV Movie • 1h 18m

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.

Crossbar (1979)

07/21/1979 (CA) • 1h 18m

Drama, TV Movie

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.

Top Billed Cast

Aaron Kornylo

Katie Barlow

Miles Kornylo

Clare Kornylo

Murray Westgate

Carver

Wallace

Greg Dubois

Tricia

George Hayman

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

olympian sports team

high jumper

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