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Challenger: An Industrial Romance

Year1980
Directed byMichael Rubbo
Made inCanada
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Challenger: An Industrial Romance is a 1980 Canadian documentary film produced by the National Film Board of Canada and directed by Michael Rubbo. It follows the development of Canadair’s Challenger business jet airliner. The film is listed as English-language, with Canada as its country and Michael Rubbo also named as its maker. Its industrial subject distinguishes it as a documentary about the development of an aircraft rather than a general overview of aviation. The entry’s facts provide a clear starting point for viewers interested in Canadian documentary film, aircraft development, or the work of the National Film Board of Canada. Teachers and students can also use its subject and year to place it among documentaries from 1980. No runtime or more detailed account of the development process is provided, so the listed description gives the scope without specifying particular stages, people, or events covered.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers curious about aircraft development, Canadian documentaries, or the National Film Board of Canada’s work.

What is good

  • The subject is Canadair’s Challenger development.
  • Michael Rubbo is named as director.
  • Production company is identified.
  • Country and language are listed.

What to know first

  • No runtime is listed.
  • No specific development stages are described.

Verdict

This entry points to a Canadian documentary about the development of a business jet, with its director and production company identified. It gives the subject clearly but little detail about the film’s coverage.

Details

Year
1980wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Michael Rubbowikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Canadawikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0230069wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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