UNITED STATES · 1957

The Wings of Eagles

John Ford
Classical Hollywood military aviation career transformation Hollywood screenwriting naval service biographical drama
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Synopsis

The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.

Year1957
CountryUnited States
DirectorJohn Ford
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