The Candy Bomber
Originally released in 2013. The Candy Bomber is a documentary/history film. directed by Ken Verdoia. At just 42 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rick Randle and Gail Halvorsen
Synopsis
To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became known worldwide as the Candy Bomber, the Berlin Airlift was healing balm on the wounds of war. He and his fellow American pilots dropped more than two million tons of supplies and 23 tons of candy to German citizens and children during the Berlin Airlift. KUED presents the inspiring story of the Utah pilot whose simple gesture of goodwill won the hearts of a former enemy and made him a hero to people around the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 29, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 42m
42 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PBS
- KUED
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Candy Bomber about?
To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became know...
Who directed The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber was directed by Ken Verdoia.
How long is The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber has a runtime of 0 hours and 42 minutes (42 minutes total).
When was The Candy Bomber released?
The Candy Bomber was released on November 29, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Candy Bomber?
The main cast of The Candy Bomber includes Rick Randle, Gail Halvorsen.