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If I Had Wings

If I Had Wings

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If I Had Wings

"His dream... His chance... Their race."

2013

1h 29m

6.7(68 votes)

Drama

Overview

Alex, blind since the age of two, dreams of running for his school's cross-country team. His father, a probation officer, finds a running partner who spends his time 'running' from the law.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Richard Harmon

Richard Harmon

Alex Taylor

Jaren Brandt Bartlett

Jaren Brandt Bartlett

Brad Coleman

Craig Bierko

Craig Bierko

Geoff Taylor

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Sandy Taylor

Lorne Cardinal

Lorne Cardinal

Angus Coleman

Genevieve Buechner

Genevieve Buechner

Julie

Jessica Harmon

Jessica Harmon

Mrs. McVie

Dylan Playfair

Dylan Playfair

Tyson

Alex Barima

Alex Barima

Mitchell

Lyle Reginald

Lyle Reginald

Ricky Coleman

Creative team

Directed by: Allan Harmon
Written by: Michael Markus

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