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Cast
Michael Moriarty
as Wilbur Wright
David Huffman
as Orville Wright
Tom Bower
as William Tate
Robin Gammell
as H.A. Toumlin
Scott Hylands
as Glenn Curtiss
John Randolph
as Alexander Graham Bell
Kathryn Walker
as Kate Wright
Eugene Roche
as Bishop Milton Wright
John Hoyt
as Prof. Samuel Langley
Joseph Bernard
as Mayor of New York
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1978
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama, TV Movie
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DirectorE.W. Swackhamer
WritersJeb Rosebrook, William Kelley
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Winds of Kitty Hawk
About The Winds of Kitty Hawk
The story of the Wright Brothers and their efforts to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.
Directed by E.W. Swackhamer, The Winds of Kitty Hawk leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Moriarty, David Huffman, Tom Bower — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1978.
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