USA,
1980, 51 min
Directed by:
Ralph RosenblumCinematography:
Tony MitchellCast:
Brad Davis, Reed Birney, John McMartin, Howard Da Silva, Carol Kane, Henry Fonda, William Prince, Sudie Bond, Russell HortonPlots(1)
During the four days he's airborne, this unknown kid becomes a world hero. On the ground, a young reporter, anxious to tell the world about their new idol, learns Smurch is bad news. Still, the press and politicos make him into their kind of American hero...no matter the cost. (official distributor synopsis)
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