The Defender(1989)
10.0(2)54m1989-05-25
Documentary
Overview
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.
- Director:
- Stephen Low
- Producers:
- Charles Konowal
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Bob Diemert
Bob Diemert
Himself
Cedric Smith
narrator
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