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Leonardo: A Dream of Flight

Leonardo: A Dream of Flight

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Leonardo da Vinci finds it difficult to pursue his own dreams while serving as the Duke's court artist, but young Roberto takes risks to convince the Master not to give up on his dreams. In this moving story of friendship, the Renaissance genius invents a flying machine and helps Roberto reach new heights.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

48 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1996

Country

Canada

Cast

Brent Carver

Brent Carver

Leonardo DaVinci

David Felton

David Felton

Roberto

Cedric Smith

Cedric Smith

Il Moro

Tom Melissis

Tom Melissis

Niccolo

Natascia Diaz

Natascia Diaz

Cecilia

Brenda Bazinet

Brenda Bazinet

Antonia

Leon Pownall

Leon Pownall

Grand Marshal

Craig Manley

Craig Manley

Friar

Bruce Boreman

Bruce Boreman

Captain of the Guard

Pamela Santini

Pamela Santini

Neighbor Woman

Muriel Costantini

Muriel Costantini

Nun

Miriam Centanin

Miriam Centanin

Dancer

Antonia Pavan

Antonia Pavan

Dancer

Silvia Cristin

Silvia Cristin

Dancer

Federico Pantaloni

Federico Pantaloni

Dancer

Luca Gruppo

Luca Gruppo

Dancer

Federico Natoli

Federico Natoli

Leonardo's Apprentice

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