The Wings of Eagles (1957)
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This biographical film follows the career of Frank W. "Spig" Wead (John Wayne), the Hollywood screenwriter who was a famous World War I Navy pilot, until a tragic accident changed his life.
| Rating: | Unrated |
| Genre: | Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics |
| Directed By: | John Ford |
| Written By: | Frank Fenton, William Wister Haines |
| In Theaters: | Jan 1, 1957 Wide |
| On DVD: | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Runtime: |
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Cast
as Frank W. 'Spig' Wead
as Min Wead
as 'Jughead' Carson
as John Dodge
as John Dale Price
as Adm. Moffett
as Capt. Herbert Allen ...
as Jack Travis
as Capt. Jock Clark
as Party Manager
as Capt. Spear
as Barton
as Rose Brentmann
as Lt. Charles Dexter
as Dr. John Keye
as 'Arizona' Pincus
as Pete
as Air Force Officer
as Executive Officer
as Joe McGuffey
as Naval aide
as Manager #2
as Lila Wead
as Doris Wead
as Adm. Crown
as Nurse Crumley
as Nurse
as Officer in brawl
as Producer
as Bridy O'Faolain
as Patient
as Nurse
as 'Commodore'
as Officer
as MP at Garden Party
as Officer in Hangar
as Lovely
as Patient
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LoginCritic Reviews for The Wings of Eagles
All Critics (8) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (2) | DVD (2)
A bizarre, but touching, comical biopic.
Wants to be epic in scope but ends up feeling like ham-fisted CliffsNotes version of a man's life. The film loiters way, way too long on Frank Wead's early days as a hell-raising test pilot, then skips ahead through long sections of his life.
Though sentimental as a biopic of Navy hero Frank (Sig) Wead, John Ford's film has old-fashioned charm, a result of John Wayne's lead performance and his chemistry with Maureen O'Hara.
Audience Reviews for The Wings of Eagles
John Ford's follow-up to The Searchers is surprisingly un-remarkable. A biopic of Frank "Spig" Wead, a solider turned cripple turned screenwriter, "The Wings of Eagles is an impeccably crafted piece of fluffy propaganda.
Super Reviewer
An excellent and often-moving biopic about navy-flier-turned-screenwriter Frank "Spig" Wead, this film features fine dramatic performances from John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. Features the usual John Ford elements of sentimentality and brawling slapstick, but there's also an underlying poignancy that makes this a treat.
Super Reviewer
A movie that's powerful enough to make a grown man cry. John Ford tells the story of Frank Spig like no one else could have. With a combination of great action sequences and intimate character moments, this becomes more than just an average movie. John Wayne delivers a powerhouse performance, like always, and makes you truly admire Spig. It's such an uplifting and human story which shouldn't be missed by anyone.
Super Reviewer
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