The Candy Bomber (2013)

The Candy Bomber (2013) poster

To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became known worldwide as the Candy Bomber, the Berlin Airlift was healing balm on the wounds of war. He and his fellow American pilots dropped more than two million tons of supplies and 23 tons of candy to German citizens and children during the Berlin Airlift. KUED presents the inspiring story of the Utah pilot whose simple gesture of goodwill won the hearts of a former enemy and made him a hero to people around the world.

Director: Ken Verdoia
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 42 min
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Production: PBS, KUED
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ken Verdoia
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Candy Bomber about?
To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became known worldwide as the Candy Bomber, the Berlin Airlift was healing balm on the wounds of war. He and his fellow American pilots dropped more than two million tons of supplies and 23 tons of candy to German citizens and children during the Berlin Airlift. KUED presents the inspiring story of the Utah pilot whose simple gesture of goodwill won the hearts of a former enemy and made him a hero to people around the world.
Who directed The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber was directed by Ken Verdoia.
Who stars in The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber stars Rick Randle, Gail Halvorsen.
How long is The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
What genre is The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Candy Bomber produced?
The Candy Bomber was produced in United States of America.