Captains of the Clouds

original title:
Captains of the Clouds
other titles:
Helden der Lüfte
country / year of production:
USA / 1941
original length:
113 min. , color
premiere:
12 February 1942, New York City
genre:
adventure
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director:
Michael Curtiz
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plot synopsis:
keywords:
air force , comradeship , boot-camp , pilot
war:
Second World War (1939-1945)
literature:
William J. Wheeler (Ed.). Flying under fire. Canadian fliers recall the Second World War. Calgary: Fifth House, 2001.
remarks:
Was nominated twice for an "Oscar"in 1943.

Canadian WW1 flying ace Billy Bishop plays a small role.
availability:
VHS NTSC