The Bold Men

1965•1h 0m

DocumentaryTV Movie

A documentary about men who are courageous enough to risk their lives undertaking challenges, sports-related and not, that are at the limit of human capabilities.

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Production

David L. Wolper Productions, NBC

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Van Heflin

Narrator

Red Adair

Self

Art Arfons

Self

John Craig

Self

Chet Jessyck

Self

Carlos Roman

Self

Don Wilson

Self

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