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Cloud Dancer
1980 theatrical poster for the US
Directed byBarry Brown
Written byBarry Brown
William Goodhart
Daniel Tamkus
Produced byBarry Brown
Dick Reed
Scott M. Siegler
Melvin Simon
StarringDavid Carradine
Jennifer O'Neill
Joseph Bottoms
CinematographyTravers Hill
Edited byMarshall M. Borden
Allan Holzman
Music byFred Karlin
Distributed byBlossom Pictures
Release date
  • May 29, 1980 (1980-05-29) (US)
Running time
104 min
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cloud Dancer is a 1980 US drama film directed by Barry Brown. It stars David Carradine, Jennifer O'Neill and Joseph Bottoms. The film follows a competition aerobatic pilot. It had its premiere in Milwaukee on 29 May 1980.

Plot

Brad Randolph (Carradine) is the World Champion aerobatic pilot but now, in his early 40s, he faces many challenges to maintain his position. His physical struggles are heightened by the presence of a youthful competitor, Tom Loomis (Bottoms). Intertwined with Brad's professional struggles is his relationship with Helen St. Clair (O'Neil).[1]

Main cast

Production

The film's technical advisor was former World Champion aerobatic pilot, Tom Poberezny. Crowd scenes were also shot at actual air shows in the Phoenix area.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Cloud Dancer EEA Magazine. 19 July 1978