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A Sport Is Born (1960): Cast

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A Sport Is Born is a 1960 documentary directed by Richard Winik, starring Chris Schenkel as Narrator and Lewis Sanborn. It runs 12 minutes.

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A Sport Is Born (1960) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
12 min
Director
Richard Winik
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Sport Is Born About?

The premise of A Sport Is Born without spoilers.

Directed by Richard Winik, this 1960 documentary short follows the emergence of parachuting as a sport at the Orange, Massachusetts airport. It captures instructional sessions, explains fundamental techniques, and features jumps by students, instructors and elite jumpers. The film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Live‑Action Short Film.

A Sport Is Born Themes & Keywords

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  • parachute
  • skydiving
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Cast & crew

A Sport Is Born Cast & Characters

Chris Schenkel leads the cast as Narrator, with Lewis Sanborn. Directed by Richard Winik.

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FAQ

A Sport Is Born FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Sport Is Born, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Sport Is Born?

A Sport Is Born runs 12 minutes.

When was A Sport Is Born released?

A Sport Is Born was released in 1960.

Who directed A Sport Is Born?

A Sport Is Born was directed by Richard Winik.

Who is in the cast of A Sport Is Born?

A Sport Is Born stars Chris Schenkel as Narrator and Lewis Sanborn.

Does A Sport Is Born have a post-credit scene?

No. A Sport Is Born has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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