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The Defender

MOVIE • 1989

The Defender

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This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a genius at restoring "warbirds" enables him to finance his dream. The Defender is a lively, sometimes wild and funny, tale about a remarkable, modern-day folk hero.

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Documentary

Top Cast

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Bob Diemert

Himself

Cedric Smith

Cedric Smith

narrator

Stephen Low

Stephen Low

Director

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Michael Mirus

Sound

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Alfonso Peccia

Editor

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Leon Johnson

Sound

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Jackie Newell

Sound Editor

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Ches Yetman

Executive Producer

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Eldon Rathburn

Music

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Charles Konowal

Cinematography

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Hans Peter Strobl

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

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Michael J.F. Scott

Executive Producer

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Theatrical release date: May 25, 1989

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

May 25, 1989

Runtime

54 min

Language

English

Origin

Canada

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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