The Winds of Kitty Hawk
Seen it?1978 | 98 min | History, Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Right Stuff or The World's Fastest Indian, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
The story of the Wright Brothers and their efforts to invent, build, and fly the world's first successful motor-operated airplane.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by E.W. Swackhamer
- Michael MoriartyWilbur Wright
- David HuffmanOrville Wright
- Tom BowerWilliam Tate
- Robin GammellH.A. Toumlin
- Scott HylandsGlenn Curtiss
- John RandolphAlexander Graham Bell
- Kathryn WalkerKate Wright
- Eugene RocheBishop Milton Wright
- John HoytProf. Samuel Langley
- Joseph BernardMayor of New York