The Winds of Kitty Hawk 45 years old

A beautifully photographed story that gives insight into the lives and accomplishments of the Wright brothers and the period in which they lived.

Credits

The Winds of Kitty Hawk Cast

Name Character
Tom Bower He was 32, now 78 years old as William Tate
John Hoyt He was 73, 85 years old when he died as Prof. Samuel Langley
Scott Hylands He was 35, now 81 years old as Glenn Curtiss
Eugene Roche He was 50, 75 years old when he died as Bishop Milton Wright
Robin Gammell He was 42, now 88 years old as H.A. Toumlin
Michael Moriarty He was 37, now 83 years old as Wilbur Wright
Kathryn Walker She was 35, now 81 years old as Kate Wright
David Huffman He was 33, 39 years old when he died as Orville Wright
John Randolph He was 63, 88 years old when he died as Alexander Graham Bell

The Winds of Kitty Hawk Crew

Name Department
Jeb Rosebrook as Writer. He was 43 (83) years old when He died Writing
William Kelley as Writer. He was 49 (73) years old when He died Writing
E.W. Swackhamer as Director. Directing
Lawrence Schiller as Producer. He was 41 (now 87) years old Production
The Winds of Kitty Hawk (45 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, December 17, 1978
  • Runtime: 98 minutes