Captains of the Clouds

Year: 1942

Runtime: 114 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Curtiz

WarActionWar and historical adventureAir pilot heroism and survivalBravery in War

Shot in vivid Technicolor, the film bursts with spectacle and soaring glory. Inspired by Churchill’s Dunkirk address, reckless Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean convinces three friends to swap their rugged skies for the Royal Canadian Air Force, where they undergo training, face aerial challenges, and discover the bonds of wartime camaraderie.

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