The Defender_
This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a genius at restoring "warbirds" enables him to finance his dream. The Defender is a lively, sometimes wild and funny, tale about a remarkable, modern-day folk hero.
Starring
Bob Diemert, Cedric Smith
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Defender was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a geni...
The Defender is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 54m.
CAST (2)
BD
Bob Diemert
Himself
Cedric Smith
narrator
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
54 min (0h 54m)
Country
Rating
10.0/10 (1 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Defender about?
This documentary is about Bob Diemert of Carman, Manitoba, and his dream of building the world's next great fighter plane. His worldwide reputation as a genius at restoring "warbirds" enables him to finance his dream. The Defender is a lively, sometimes wild and funny, tale about a remarkable, modern-day folk hero.
How long is The Defender?
The Defender has a runtime of 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Who stars in The Defender?
The cast of The Defender includes Bob Diemert, Cedric Smith.
What is the rating of The Defender?
The Defender has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary