The Wings of Eagles(1957)
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The Wings of Eagles Synopsis
The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
The Wings of Eagles (1957) is a drama and war film directed by John Ford, released on January 31, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara and Ward Bond. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Frank Fenton, William Wister Haines, Frank Wead
- Producers:
- Charles Schnee
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Vogel
- Composer:
- Jeff Alexander
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Wings of Eagles (1957) Trailer
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The Wings of Eagles Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Frank W. 'Spig' Wead
Dan Dailey
as 'Jughead' Carson
Maureen O'Hara
as Min Wead
Ward Bond
as John Dodge
Ken Curtis
as John Dale Price
Edmund Lowe
as Adm. Moffett
Kenneth Tobey
as Capt. Herbert Allen Hazard
- James Todd
James Todd
as Jack Travis
Barry Kelley
as Capt. Jock Clark
Sig Ruman
as Manager
Henry O'Neill
as Capt. Spear
Willis Bouchey
as Barton
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Frank Fenton, William Wister Haines and Frank Wead, produced by Charles Schnee.
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The Wings of Eagles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 72 ratings.
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The Wings of Eagles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wings of Eagles online?
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The Wings of Eagles (1957) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wings of Eagles?
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The main cast of The Wings of Eagles (1957) includes John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara, Ward Bond and Ken Curtis. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wings of Eagles released?
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The Wings of Eagles was released on January 31, 1957 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Wings of Eagles worth watching?
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The Wings of Eagles (1957) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wings of Eagles?
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