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      The Winds of Kitty Hawk

      TV-G 1978 1h 37m History Drama List
      Reviews The Wright brothers, Wilbur (Michael Moriarty) and Orville (David Huffman), have a flair for invention, and they turn their skills toward aeronautics. Experimenting with creating the first airplane, they face competition from other like-minded pioneers. Eventually, they successfully launch their first flight in North Carolina, marking a momentous event in aviation history. While the brothers continue to develop their flight technology, they must deal with newfound attention that comes with it. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      Audience Member THis is one of the few Hollywood versions of what took place. It accurately portrays the Wrights in personality. While I believe it's a little harsh on Glenn Curtiss, it is essentially accurate. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The Wright brothers, Wilbur (Michael Moriarty) and Orville (David Huffman), have a flair for invention, and they turn their skills toward aeronautics. Experimenting with creating the first airplane, they face competition from other like-minded pioneers. Eventually, they successfully launch their first flight in North Carolina, marking a momentous event in aviation history. While the brothers continue to develop their flight technology, they must deal with newfound attention that comes with it.
      Director
      E.W. Swackhamer
      Production Co
      Charles Fries Productions
      Rating
      TV-G
      Genre
      History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 1, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 37m
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