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List Of Mainstream Films With Skiing Scenes
The following is a list of mainstream films featuring skiing or snowboarding scenes. Skiing has been recorded on film since at least the 1910s, but did not work its way into Hollywood features until the 1930s, when it began to be popular as a leisure activity in the United States. Snowboarding's entry onto the screen paralleled its rise to popularity in the late 1980s and early 90s. Action *''Dusty Ermine'' (1936) *''Ski Patrol'' (1940) *''Northern Pursuit'' (1943) *'' Ski Troop Attack'' (1960) *''The Heroes of Telemark'' (1965) *'' Footsteps In the Snow'' (1966) *''Caprice'' (1967) *'' The Double Man'' (1967) *'' Assignment K'' (1968) *'' The Devil's Brigade'' (1968) *'' On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' (1969) *'' Snow Job'' (1972) *'' Runaway!'' (1973) *'' The Ultimate Thrill'' (1974) *'' Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell'' (1974) *'' The Spy Who Loved Me'' (1977) *'' Bear Island'' (1979) *'' For Your Eyes Only'' (1981) *'' The Soldier'' (1982) *''A View to a Kill'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skiing
Skiing is the use of skis to glide on snow. Variations of purpose include basic transport, a recreational activity, or a competitive winter sport. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the International Ski Federation (FIS). History Skiing has a history of almost five millennia. Although modern skiing has evolved from beginnings in Scandinavia, it may have been practiced more than 100 centuries ago in what is now China, according to an interpretation of ancient paintings. However, this continues to be debated. The word "ski" comes from the Old Norse word "skíð" which means to "split piece of wood or firewood". Asymmetrical skis were used in northern Finland and Sweden until at least the late 19th century. On one foot, the skier wore a long straight non-arching ski for sliding, and a shorter ski was worn on the other foot for kicking. The underside of the short ski was either plain or covered with animal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
