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Captains of the Clouds
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Captains of the Clouds

1942-02-12 · 114 min · ★ 6.4

Action · War

Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.

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Directors
Michael Curtiz
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CagneyJames CagneyBrian MacLean
Dennis MorganDennis MorganJohnny Dutton
Brenda MarshallBrenda MarshallEmily Foster
Alan HaleAlan HaleTiny Murphy
George TobiasGeorge TobiasBlimp Lebec
Reginald GardinerReginald GardinerScrounger Harris
W.A. BishopW.A. BishopHimself
Reginald DennyReginald DennyCommanding Officer
Russell ArmsRussell ArmsPrentiss
Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghGroup Captain
Clem BevansClem BevansStore-Teeth Morrison
J.M. KerriganJ.M. KerriganFoster
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldDr. Neville
Patrick O'MoorePatrick O'MooreFyffe
Morton LowryMorton LowryCarmichael
Owen Cathcart-JonesChief Flying Instructor
Frederick WorlockFrederick WorlockPresident of Court Martial
Roland DrewRoland DrewOfficer
Lucia CarrollLucia CarrollBlonde
George MeekerGeorge MeekerPlayboy

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