The Leading Edge (1987)
It'll Take Your Breath Away
A bored Colorado ski patrolman comes to New Zealand for the winter season. In between skiing on various North and South Island fields and preparing for the "Ironman' endurance contest, he has a good time with the people he meets. Billy T. James features briefly as an entertainer cum 'fright-a-minute'- aviator. This is a hybrid genre, a semi-dramatized documentary with champion skiers playing themselves.
Director: Michael Firth
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: August 15, 1987
Cast
- Mathurin Molgat - Matt
- Bruce Grant - Bruce
- Evan Bloomfield - Evan
- Mark Whetu - Mark
- Billy T. James - himself
Screenplay
- Grant Morris (Screenplay)
Music: Mike Farrell
Cinematography: Stuart Dryburgh
Editing: Patrick Monaghan
Production: Southern Light Pictures
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
snow skiing, obstacle course, kayaking, jetboating
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Leading Edge about?
- A bored Colorado ski patrolman comes to New Zealand for the winter season. In between skiing on various North and South Island fields and preparing for the "Ironman' endurance contest, he has a good time with the people he meets. Billy T. James features briefly as an entertainer cum 'fright-a-minute'- aviator. This is a hybrid genre, a semi-dramatized documentary with champion skiers playing themselves.
- Who directed The Leading Edge?
- The Leading Edge was directed by Michael Firth.
- Who stars in The Leading Edge?
- The Leading Edge stars Mathurin Molgat, Bruce Grant, Evan Bloomfield, Mark Whetu, Billy T. James.
- How long is The Leading Edge?
- The Leading Edge has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Leading Edge?
- The Leading Edge is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was The Leading Edge produced?
- The Leading Edge was produced in New Zealand.