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Captains of the Clouds
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Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786302804676
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6302804671
Label: MGM (Warner)
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: MGM (Warner)
Publisher: MGM (Warner)
Release Date: September 01, 1998
Studio: MGM (Warner)
Theatrical Release Date: February 21, 1942
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Rating:  - Captains of the Clouds
I am very pleased with the excellent quality of the photography in this DVD - the colours are spectacular and definition is amazingly high.
Rating: - Cagney and Technicolor
Cagney's 1st Technicolor film. Wow! The vivid scenes of Canada's beautiful and rugged areas plus the aerial scenes with the planes were simply outstanding. Director Michael Curtiz consistently put out very entertaining films (e.g; Robin Hood, Casablanca, etc.) and deserves more recognition for his work. I have read negative comments about the plot. I personally enjoyed it. Watching Cagney is so fun and invigorating. And I love watching Alan Hale. He is one of my all time favorite character actors. ... Read More
Rating: - Great footage of old planes
Nice story. Patriotic theme. I was interested in seeing the footage of the old planes. The film identifies the Lockheed Hudson and the Harvard Trainer. I think there might have been a few Avro Anson's and maybe even a BP Defiant as well. Anyone with REAL expertise that can get this movie maybe can tell. Anyway, a worthwhile flick for old movie buffs. Especially those interested in WWII era aviation.
Rating:  - Technicolor does not a great film make
If you're a military aviation buff, you'll love "Captains of the Clouds", but you will have to wade through the stock characters, unbelievable "romantic" subplot, and cheap special effects (maybe these were the best they could do at the time). The rewards are gorgeous scenery shot in the wilds of Ontario in summer of 1941 and colorful British and American aircraft. At the time, Canada was fighting in World War II alongside Great Britain, the "mother empire", while Americans were wondering what would ... Read More
Rating: - Interesting
If you are a pilot or aviation buff,then you have to own this one.I really enjoyed watching this movie,the scenery,the planes and James Cagney was himself,just like his other movies,fast talking and fun to watch,so if you are looking for an interesting and colorful movie with great looking airplanes,then this is for you.
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