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Challenger: An Industrial Romance
Challenger: An Industrial Romance

Challenger: An Industrial Romance

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Documentary

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Follows the development of Canadair's super-executive jet. A totally new type of aircraft, it is faster, cheaper to fly, and more comfortable than any other business jet. Would it make it off the drawing board and into the air? The film captures the spirit of the Canadian air transport industry and its attempt to compete with its American counterparts...

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

58 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

09 July 1980

Country

Canada

Cast

Stephen Low

Stephen Low

Self - Narrator (voice)

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