During World War II, the usually sleepy town of Gander, Newfoundland is abuzz with activity as the stopover point for many flights between North America and the European Theater. Teenager Terry Fleming, who lives just outside of Gander, is feeling conflicted. He wants to work in Gander so that he can have access to the plethora of movie stars and GIs flying though the area.
Acting
Adam Butcher's face does three hours of work in 90 minutes.
Direction
Pinsent treats Newfoundland like its own character—gritty, gorgeous, gone.
Writing
Teen boy horniness rendered as actual poetry, somehow.
Director
Gordon Pinsent
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mark McKinney's Bob Hope cameo was shot in a single day; he based the voice on his father's impression.
Gander's real WWII role as 'the Crossroads of the World' has been largely forgotten—this film is practically a preservation act.
US
CA
