The Kid Who Couldn't Miss (1983)
Paul Cowan's feature-length film combines fiction and reality to tell the story of how William Avery (Billy) Bishop became one of the leading fighter pilots of World War I. By no accounts a biography of Billy Bishop, the film uses a 'docu-drama' approach to show how one person goes from being a brash kid from Ontario to Canada's most decorated military figure.
Director: Paul Cowan
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: March 3, 1983
Cast
- Eric Peterson - Billy Bishop
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Cowan
More Films in Genre: Documentary, War
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kid Who Couldn't Miss about?
- Paul Cowan's feature-length film combines fiction and reality to tell the story of how William Avery (Billy) Bishop became one of the leading fighter pilots of World War I. By no accounts a biography of Billy Bishop, the film uses a 'docu-drama' approach to show how one person goes from being a brash kid from Ontario to Canada's most decorated military figure.
- Who directed The Kid Who Couldn't Miss?
- The Kid Who Couldn't Miss was directed by Paul Cowan.
- Who stars in The Kid Who Couldn't Miss?
- The Kid Who Couldn't Miss stars Eric Peterson.
- How long is The Kid Who Couldn't Miss?
- The Kid Who Couldn't Miss has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is The Kid Who Couldn't Miss?
- The Kid Who Couldn't Miss is a Documentary, War film.
- Where was The Kid Who Couldn't Miss produced?
- The Kid Who Couldn't Miss was produced in Canada.