The Defender
1989•54m•10.0•Released
Documentary
This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a genius at restoring "warbirds" enables him to finance his dream. The Defender is a lively, sometimes wild and funny, tale about a remarkable, modern-day folk hero.
Director
Stephen Low
Languages
English
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Bob Diemert
Himself
Cedric Smith
narrator
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Charles Konowal
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