22 Sep 2006
Flyboys
The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots.
Fighter Squadron
If it had wings, they'd fly it! If it had skirts they'd fight for it!
During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.
Top Billed Cast
Edmond O'Brien Maj. Ed Hardin
Robert Stack Capt. Stuart L. Hamilton
John Rodney Col. William 'Bill' Brickley
Tom D'Andrea M / Sgt. James F. Dolan
Henry Hull Brig. Gen. Mike McCready
James Holden Lt. Tennessee Atkins
Walter Reed Capt. Duke Chappell
Shepperd Strudwick Brig. Gen. Mel Gilbert
Arthur Space Maj. Sanford
Jack Larson Lt. 'Shorty' Kirk
Bill McLean Pvt. Wilbur
Mickey McCardle Jacobs
Rock Hudson Second Lieutenant (uncredited)
Lilian Bond English Lady (uncredited)
Bill Cody Jr. Private (uncredited)
Jean Fenwick Lady Woodbine (uncredited)
Joe Gray Flyer with Dice (uncredited)
Creighton Hale Cockney (uncredited)
Carl Harbaugh Hallene Hill
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