The Great Wallendas

• Director: Larry Elikann
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• Genre: Drama
• Movie Type: Biopic
• Release Year: 1978
• Country: US
• Run Time: 96 minutes

Plot

Lloyd Bridges stars as stubborn high-wire artist Karl Wallenda in the made-for-TV The Great Wallendas. The famed family aerialist troupe suffered a tragic setback when, during a performance in Detroit on January 30, 1962, an accident caused the death of Karl's son-in-law and nephew, and the crippling of his own son. With grim determination, Karl insists that the Wallendas recreate their fatal "pyramid" routine. Despite several near-disasters, the Wallendas make a triumphant comeback in Fort Worth, Texas on November 19, 1963, which is faithfully recreated in this film under the supervision of the real Karl Wallenda. Also starring in this 2-hour film are Britt Ekland, Taina Elg, and genuine gymnast Cathy Rigby. The Great Wallendas premiered (in the timeslot usually reserved for The Wonderful World of Disney) on February 21, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Lloyd Bridges; Britt Ekland; Taina Elg; Michael McGuire; Cathy Rigby; Bill Sadler; John van Dreelen

Credit

Richard Bianchi - Art Director, Larry Elikann - Director, Eric Albertson - Editor, Patrick McMahon - Editor, Daniel Wilson - Executive Producer, Bill Soden - Composer (Music Score), Joe Weber - Composer (Music Score), Bob Bailin - Cinematographer, Linda Marmelstein - Producer, Jan Hartman - Screenwriter

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