About this movie
To children living in the rubble of post-war Germany, it was candy from heaven. Some saw it as a sign that somebody in America cared about them. To Colonel Gail “Hal” Halvorsen, who became known worldwide as the Candy Bomber, the Berlin Airlift was healing balm on the wounds of war. He and his fellow American pilots dropped more than two million tons of supplies and 23 tons of candy to German citizens and children during the Berlin Airlift. KUED presents the inspiring story of the Utah pilot whose simple gesture of goodwill won the hearts of a former enemy and made him a hero to people around the world.
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Year
2013
Runtime
42m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Documentary, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
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Questions about The Candy Bomber
How long is The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber has a runtime of 42m ( and 42 minutes).
Who directed The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber was directed by Ken Verdoia and released in 2013.
What genre is The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber is a Documentary, History film (2013).
Who stars in The Candy Bomber?
The cast of The Candy Bomber includes Rick Randle, Gail Halvorsen.
What is the TMDB rating for The Candy Bomber?
The Candy Bomber has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
