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The Un-Calculated Risk
The Un-Calculated Risk

The Un-Calculated Risk

Genres

Documentary

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Produced by the American Red Cross Shows the things that can go wrong when people with little experience or training set off in canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Shows the dangers of underwater obstacles, treacherous currents, icy water, flow-through hazards, and unpleasant surprises around the bend. Stresses the need for pre-experience instruction as the best means for preventing accidents. Blue Ribbon winner, American Film Festival.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1977

Country

United States of America

Cast

Gary Perdue

Gary Perdue

Narrator (voice)

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