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Skyward Christmas

1981 1h 0m EN
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9.0
MASTERPIECE
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6.8
IMDB
β˜…9.0TMDB Β· 1β˜…6.8IMDB Β· 17
DramaTV Movie
Synopsis
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In this sequel to "Skyward" and pilot to a prospective series, Julie attempts a secret flight to bring her grandfather home for a Christmas reunion.

β€œSome stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Vincent McEveety
Writers
Craig Buck
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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Fun facts 🍿

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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45 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Skyward Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Vincent McEveety, shot by Robert C. Jessup. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Suzy Barbieri and Bibi Besch and Kelly Ann Conn carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0122260 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Vincent McEveety directs. Robert C. Jessup behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Tight 60-minute runtime β€” shorter than most television pilots.
  • 245 years old β€” old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Part of the "Skyward Collection" β€” so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
  • 4Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 5Directed by Vincent McEveety, shot by Robert C. Jessup. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 6Suzy Barbieri and Bibi Besch and Kelly Ann Conn carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0122260 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 1 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Robert C. Jessup
Runtime
60 min Β· 1h 0m
Status
Released
Original language
EN
IMDB rating
6.8/10 Β· 17 votes

Part of

Skyward Collection

The adventures of pilot Julie Ward

Also by

Vincent McEveety

Production companies

Who made it

  • MA

    Major H Productions

Key crew

  • Executive ProducerAnson Williams
  • Executive ProducerRon Howard
  • MusicLee Holdridge
  • ProducerJohn A. Kuri

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • TV1981-12-03Β· NBC

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