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THE ARROW tells the story of the passion, the betrayal and the players behind the building of the stunning fighter-interceptor jet constructed to defend Canada's vast territory during the Cold War. Cost over-runs, U.S. government intervention and Canadian political agendas grounded the Arrow before it had a fighting chance. A brash young team of designers at Avro Aircraft and their charismatic new president, Crawford Gordon (Dan Aykroyd) accept the RCAF challenge to create a radically advanced jet fighter-interceptor to defend Canada against powerful Soviet nuclear bombers capable of attacking over the North Pole. The Avro team races to break all performance records with the Arrow. But the dream begins to unravel in a dark and tragic tale of political ambition, international espionnage, subversion and deceit.SPECIAL FEATURES:There Never Was an Arrow: Running time 60 Minutes. Meet the real engineers, politicians and military reps in The Arrow story in this remarkable 1975 documentary.The Legend of the Arrow: Running time 23 Minutes. Go behind the scenes of the film production and see how the cast, crew and special effects team recreated the Arrow with uncanny similarity.The Plane Truth: Running time 24 Minutes. An inventigation of the real story behind Canada's most famous aircraft that also explores the debate over its demise.Behind-the-scenes photo gallery.Magazine cover gallery.Dan Aykroyd interview.Web links.DVD-ROM Features:Contains a recreation of the original Arrow pilot training manual including specifications and drawings of the hydraulic system, flying control systems, electrical system and basic panel frame.Contains a recreation of the original 1953 Department of National Defense document listing the operational requirements of a new RCAF fighter-interceptor.
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The Arrow Tells The Story Of The Passion, The Betrayal And The Players Behind The Building Of The Stunning Fighter-Interceptor Jet Constructed To Defend Canada'S Vast Territory During The Cold War. Cost Over-Runs, U.S. Government Intervention And Canadian Political Agendas Grounded The Arrow Before It Had A Fighting Chance. A Brash Young Team Of Designers At Avro Aircraft And Their Charismatic New President, Crawford Gordon (Dan Aykroyd) Accept The Rcaf Challenge To Create A Radically Advanced Jet Fighter-Interceptor To Defend Canada Against Powerful Soviet Nuclear Bombers Capable Of Attacking Over The North Pole. The Avro Team Races To Break All Performance Records With The Arrow. But The Dream Begins To Unravel In A Dark And Tragic Tale Of Political Ambition, International Espionnage, Subversion And Deceit.Special Features:There Never Was An Arrow: Running Time 60 Minutes. Meet The Real Engineers, Politicians And Military Reps In The Arrow Story In This Remarkable 1975 Documentary.The Legend Of The Arrow: Running Time 23 Minutes. Go Behind The Scenes Of The Film Production And See How The Cast, Crew And Special Effects Team Recreated The Arrow With Uncanny Similarity.The Plane Truth: Running Time 24 Minutes. An Inventigation Of The Real Story Behind Canada'S Most Famous Aircraft That Also Explores The Debate Over Its Demise.Behind-The-Scenes Photo Gallery.Magazine Cover Gallery.Dan Aykroyd Interview.Web Links.Dvd-Rom Features:Contains A Recreation Of The Original Arrow Pilot Training Manual Including Specifications And Drawings Of The Hydraulic System, Flying Control Systems, Electrical System And Basic Panel Frame.Contains A Recreation Of The Original 1953 Department Of National Defense Document Listing The Operational Requirements Of A New Rcaf Fighter-Interceptor.
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If you read some of the more factual accounts available, such as comments by, or interviews with, Dr. James Floyd (former Avro engineer) or one of the books by Palmiro Campagna, you will see that the movie is not overly accurate from a historical standpoint. Taken for what it is (a work of historical fiction loosely based on the facts), however, it is a very good story. It shows just what Canadians are capable of, as well as what happens when too much political interference is tolerated. That refers to both the political jockeying within the Liberal and PC governments within Canada at the time, as well as the influence exerted by the American government. Many sources state that the U.S. government was trying to protect their own floundering industry and spy efforts from a superior alternative, all while milking Avro for all the technical information they could get. Detailed study of situations like these should be required for all students of political science.
Overall, a great story, with interesting, factual features on the disc other than just the movie itself. If you watch it, you will likely end up with a thirst for more information on the subject. Fortunately, there are many recent accounts of the facts, with more information being de-classified from the national archives as time passes.
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Good account of the Avro Arrow program. The movie sticks to the facts for the most part, except the female engineer did not exist. She is a composit character representing the problems faced by both men and women who worked for Avro. Very good documetary of one of the biggest debacles in Canadian history.
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This fiction based on some historical facts of the last fighter aircraft to be produced in Canada. Dan Akroyd plays Crawford
Gordon, who was in charge of Avro at that time. There were 6 production prototypes of the Arrow in 1959 just before
the project was cancelled by the Diefenbaker PC government, who did not understand the importance of continuing the
Arrow, even in limited production, thinking because of the Soviet nuclear ballistic missile threat, the days of a supersonic
fighter were over. Black Friday came because the funding was pulled in favor of Bomarc missles from the Americans,
a political move that was costly to Canada in terms of employment and expertise lost to American defense contractors.
Diefenbaker realizes his mistake a few months later..but by then it was too late. The 6 prototypes were chopped to pieces.
In the movie Sarah Botsford plays an aircraft engineer whos contribution was significant to the project, but in reality she was
a single female character added in to represent the hundreds of women who were involved with the defense project.
Gordon, who was in charge of Avro at that time. There were 6 production prototypes of the Arrow in 1959 just before
the project was cancelled by the Diefenbaker PC government, who did not understand the importance of continuing the
Arrow, even in limited production, thinking because of the Soviet nuclear ballistic missile threat, the days of a supersonic
fighter were over. Black Friday came because the funding was pulled in favor of Bomarc missles from the Americans,
a political move that was costly to Canada in terms of employment and expertise lost to American defense contractors.
Diefenbaker realizes his mistake a few months later..but by then it was too late. The 6 prototypes were chopped to pieces.
In the movie Sarah Botsford plays an aircraft engineer whos contribution was significant to the project, but in reality she was
a single female character added in to represent the hundreds of women who were involved with the defense project.
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Excellent
Will cherish this movie for a long time. What a disaster when this project was scraped. This plane would still be flying today.
Published 3 months ago by Sly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very satisfied.
Gift. Recipient enjoyed it. Shipped quickly without problems. A sad commentary on the ineptitude of previous Canadian governments in their dealings with the US.
Published 3 months ago by Francis J McFarland
2.0 out of 5 stars
ATTENTION
Attention , même si il est mensioner que ce film est en (anglais & français,) il n'y a PAS la version française sur ce DVD. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jean-Paul
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The Arrow tragedy
There are lessons for Canadian governments about how improper bueaurcratic action can have bad effects that extend beyond the financial figures themselves. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joseph Soul
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The Arrow Pride & Glory
As a Canadian I have been told about this movie & the folklore around it. This movie generated a huge amounts of pride & intense anger. Read more
Published 7 months ago by The Receivor
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"BugSmasher"
As I mentioned in my review of the book AVRO AIRCRAFT & COLD WAR AVIATION by Randall Whitcomb - "Black Friday" February 20th,1959 will be forever locked in my memory & mind. Read more
Published 9 months ago by "BugSmasher"
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The Arrow
I enjoyed the movie when it came out on tv. I was rather surprised to learn how difficult it was to find a copy of it, it is an important piece of Canadian history.
Published 18 months ago by spirithorse
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic movie, true Canadian history
An incredibly accurate look into Canada's past for those who don't know. If you're Canadian and this movie doesn't bring a huge amount of pride, you're not paying attention. Read more
Published on April 12 2011 by Colin MacKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars
hard to find, but a great movie
We have had this movie for a few years and a friend of ours wanted one, but they are now out of circulation I guess and I was happy to find a new one online for a reasonable price!
Published on Jan 2 2011 by Charmaine
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Arrow
Some cheesie acting, but the feel of the history was there. its a good place to start researching.
Published on May 23 2010 by Rebecca R. Knoll
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