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.

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Original TitleCrossbar

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1979-07-21

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 18m

Production CompaniesCBC,Crossbar Productions

Genres

  • Drama
  • TV Movie