The Flight of the Gossamer Condor
Originally released in 1978. The Flight of the Gossamer Condor is a documentary film. directed by Ben Shedd. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Flight of the Gossamer Condor tells the inspiring true story of history's first successful human-powered flight. Renowned inventor Dr. Paul MacCready and his team were filmed creating the world-famous pedal-powered airplane as it happened. Producing this film, which documents the development of a man's dream into a scientific and historic achievement was, in itself, an extraordinary effort. There was an immense risk involved in making a commitment to film a scientist's effort at achieving something which had never done before successfully. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
0h 27m
27 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flight of the Gossamer Condor about?
The Flight of the Gossamer Condor tells the inspiring true story of history's first successful human-powered flight. Renowned inventor Dr. Paul MacCready and his team were filmed creating the world...
Who directed The Flight of the Gossamer Condor?
The Flight of the Gossamer Condor was directed by Ben Shedd.
How long is The Flight of the Gossamer Condor?
The Flight of the Gossamer Condor has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was The Flight of the Gossamer Condor released?
The Flight of the Gossamer Condor was released on October 1, 1978 in theaters.