What genre is The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?

The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen is categorised as Documentary, History.

Who stars in The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?

Igor Sikorsky, William Boeing Jr., Leroy Grumman, Allan Lockheed Jr., Glenn L. Martin appear in the main cast.

Who directed The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?

Paul W. Fisher directed The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen.

How long is The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?

The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen runs for 1h 29m (89 minutes).

Is The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen (1953)

Name: The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1953
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Igor Sikorsky, William Boeing Jr., Leroy Grumman, Allan Lockheed Jr., Glenn L. Martin

Movie 1h 29m ★ 6.0/10

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

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The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen is a documentary and history movie from 1953. It is directed by Paul W. Fisher. The cast includes Igor Sikorsky, William Boeing Jr. and Leroy Grumman. The running time is 1h 29m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.0 out of 10.

58Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

This documentary, chronicles the first 50 years of flight, from the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903 to 1953. It includes interviews with an original mechanic who worked in their bicycle shop and a wide range of other pioneers such as Frank Long, Igor Sikorsky, Glen Martin, Alan Lockheed, Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, LeRoy Grumman, Robert Gross Connie and Wellwood Beel.

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Questions about The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen

What genre is The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?: The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen is categorised as Documentary, History.
Who stars in The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?: Igor Sikorsky, William Boeing Jr., Leroy Grumman, Allan Lockheed Jr., Glenn L. Martin appear in the main cast.
Who directed The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?: Paul W. Fisher directed The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen.
How long is The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?: The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen runs for 1h 29m (89 minutes).
Is The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The History of Flight: We Saw It Happen?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.