The Last Flight(1931)
IMPORTANT! "The Last Flight," excepting for the few opening scenes, IS NOT A WAR PICTURE!
The Last Flight Synopsis
Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis are pilots during World War I. The four friends, haunted by the devastation of the war, head to Paris instead of home, where they meet Nikki, an eccentric and wealthy young woman. Nikki is drawn to Cary, and the five friends, tagged by the boorish reporter, Frink, drink their way from Paris to Lisbon.
The Last Flight (1931) is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, released on August 29, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Richard Barthelmess, David Manners, Johnny Mack Brown and Helen Chandler. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- William Dieterle
- Writers:
- John Monk Saunders, John Monk Saunders
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Last Flight (1931) Trailer
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The Last Flight Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Barthelmess
as Cary Lockwood
David Manners
as Shep Lambert
Johnny Mack Brown
as Bill Talbot
Helen Chandler
as Nikki
Elliott Nugent
as Francis
Yola d'Avril
as French Party Girl at Cafe
Walter Byron
as Frink
Luis Alberni
as Spectator at Bullfight
Herbert Bunston
as Man on Train
Jay Eaton
as Extra in Claridge Bar
George Irving
as Military Doctor
Wallace MacDonald
as Officer at Hospital
Key crew
Directed by William Dieterle, written by John Monk Saunders and John Monk Saunders.
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The Last Flight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Last Flight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Flight online?
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Who stars in The Last Flight?
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The main cast of The Last Flight (1931) includes Richard Barthelmess, David Manners, Johnny Mack Brown, Helen Chandler and Elliott Nugent. The film was directed by William Dieterle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Flight released?
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The Last Flight was released on August 29, 1931 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Last Flight worth watching?
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The Last Flight (1931) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Flight?
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