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13/03/1975 Adventure, Drama 1h 48m
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The second greatest flyer in the world.

Overview

A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.

  1. George Roy Hill

    Director

  2. William Goldman

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Robert Redford

    Waldo Pepper

  2. Bo Svenson

    Axel Olsson

  3. Bo Brundin

    Ernst Kessler

  4. Susan Sarandon

    Mary Beth

  5. Geoffrey Lewis

    Newt

  6. Edward Herrmann

    Ezra Stiles

  7. Philip Bruns

    Dilhoefer

  8. Roderick Cook

    Werfel

  9. Kelly Jean Peters

    Patsy

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by Patrick E. Abe
Written by Patrick E. Abe on 2016-09-21
Former World War I pilot Waldo Pepper barnstorms across rural America, giving 5 minute rides to skeptical townsfolk. Clearly the people behind this project love aviation and capture the feel of the post-World-War-I era when "the sky's the limit" was literally true.

The downside of early aviation is shown via the ups and downs of "Doc Dilhoefer's Flying Circus," where a novice wing walker freezes in place. The long arm of the FAA catches up to Waldo because "it's time that aviation got civilized." With limited opportunities after being grounded for life, Waldo finds salvation at the movies,...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$5,000,000.00

Revenue
$20,642,922.00

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