Captain Eddie(1945)
"Rick" is on the Screen ! The Gripping . . . Exciting Story of America's First Ace of Aces !
Captain Eddie Synopsis
WWI flyer Eddie Rickenbaker remembers his life which brought him from a car salesman, race driver and pilot in WWI, to an important person in the early years of civil airline service, after his plane crashed in the South Pacific in late 1942.
Captain Eddie (1945) is a drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on June 18, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari, Charles Bickford and Thomas Mitchell. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- John Tucker Battle
- Producers:
- Winfield R. Sheehan
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph MacDonald
- Production:
- Eureka Pictures, 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Captain Eddie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred MacMurray
as Eddie Rickenbacker
Lynn Bari
as Adelaide Frost Rickenbacker
Charles Bickford
as William Rickenbacker
Thomas Mitchell
as Ike Howard
Lloyd Nolan
as Lt. Jim Whitaker
James Gleason
as Tom Clark
Spring Byington
as Mrs. Frost
Mary Philips
as Elsie Rickenbacker
Darryl Hickman
as Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy
Dwayne Hickman
as Louis Rickenbacker
Richard Conte
as Pvt. John Bartek
Stanley Ridges
as Col. Hans Adamson
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by John Tucker Battle, produced by Winfield R. Sheehan.
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Captain Eddie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Captain Eddie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Captain Eddie online?
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Who stars in Captain Eddie?
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The main cast of Captain Eddie (1945) includes Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari, Charles Bickford, Thomas Mitchell and Lloyd Nolan. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Captain Eddie released?
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Captain Eddie was released on June 18, 1945 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Captain Eddie worth watching?
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Captain Eddie (1945) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.