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Skyward (1980)
Director: Ron Howard
Cast: Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Suzy Barbieri, Marion Ross
Runtime100 min
RatingNR
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Billie Dupree is a flight instructor at an old Texas airport. When a young girl in a wheelchair finds the airport by watching gliders fly, she decides she wants to learn how to fly. Dupree teaches her to fly with some special controls compensating for her handicap. Koup Trenton runs an aircraft repair service and is trying desperately to get an old airplane back in the air. The three, together, put the young girl and the old plane up in the air.
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Skyward, a 1980 TV movie directed by Ron Howard, received a warm reception from critics and audiences. The film follows a young girl in a wheelchair who learns to fly with the help of a flight instructor, creating an uplifting family drama. While it may not have received major awards recognition, Skyward has an IMDb rating of 6.6, indicating a positive audience response.
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Skyward, the 1980 drama directed by Ron Howard, offers a heartwarming story of perseverance and the power of passion. Featuring a standout performance by Bette Davis, the film explores how a determined young girl in a wheelchair finds purpose and freedom in learning to fly under the guidance of her flight instructor. Fans of character-driven dramas and uplifting stories will particularly appreciate this unique blend of family-friendly themes and Howard's skilled direction.
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Skyward is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film starring Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Marion Ross, Suzy Gilstrap, Clu Gulager and Lisa Whelchel. It was directed by Ron Howard, written by Nancy Sackett and broadcast on NBC on November 20, 1980.
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