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Crossbar (1979)

Movie ★ 5.5 78 min

Drama TV Movie

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.

John Trent Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 21, 1979
Runtime
78 min
IMDb
tt0079012
Country
Language
Studio
, Crossbar Productions

Themes

Cast

Brent Carver Brent Carver Aaron Kornylo Kim Cattrall Kim Cattrall Katie Barlow John Ireland John Ireland Miles Kornylo Kate Reid Kate Reid Clare Kornylo Murray Westgate Murray Westgate Carver Sean Sullivan Wallace Jan Muszyński Greg Dubois Sara Botsford Sara Botsford Tricia Larry Reynolds George Hayman Tom Butler Tom Butler Steve Catlow Steve Pernie Rainfeld Peter Krantz Langely Lynn Spence Carol Coates Deborah Kip Ingram Myron Natwick Myron Natwick Smith

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Frequently asked questions

What is Crossbar about?
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.
Who directed Crossbar?
Crossbar was directed by John Trent.
Who stars in Crossbar?
Crossbar stars Brent Carver, Kim Cattrall, John Ireland, Kate Reid.
When was Crossbar released?
Crossbar is a 1979 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Crossbar?
You can watch Crossbar with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.