Crashing the Water Barrier

Crashing the Water Barrier

1956 · 9m

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Directed by Konstantin Kalser

Synopsis

The story of Donald Campbell, son of the late Sir Malcolm Campbell, British champion auto-racer, and his efforts to survive driving a jet-powered boat at record speeds on Lake Meade, Nevada. After a number of failures at breaking the water-speed record of 216 mph, Campbell and his boat, the 'Bluebird', set a new record by, at times, breaking 250 mph.

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Details

Released
15 April 1956
Runtime
9m
Director
Konstantin Kalser
Writers
Reuven Frank
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation

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Cast

  • JJay Jackson
  • DDonald Campbell