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The Flying Sailor

The Flying Sailor

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 13, 2022

Runtime

0h 8m

Genres

Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, History

User Score

60%

Original Title

The Flying Sailor

Production Companies

ONF | NFB

Director

Amanda Forbis

Description

The Flying Sailor is based on the Halifax Explosion of 1917 when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the deck of a British cargo steamer, flew over 2 km before landing completely unharmed, but naked except for his boots.