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Lafayette Escadrille

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4.6/10 • 14

1958-02-281h 33m

DramaRomanceWar

The Yanks who wore French uniforms – fought in French planes – and loved and loved French women

A hotshot young flyer falls for a French prostitute during World War I.

Directors
William A. Wellman
Editors
Owen Marks

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Tab Hunter

    Tab Hunter

    Thad Walker

  2. Etchika Choureau

    Etchika Choureau

    Renee Beaulieu

  3. Marcel Dalio

    Marcel Dalio

    Drill Sergeant

  4. David Janssen

    David Janssen

    Duke Sinclair

  5. Paul Fix

    Paul Fix

    U.S. General

  6. Veola Vonn

    Veola Vonn

    The Madam

  7. Will Hutchins

    Will Hutchins

    Dave Putnam

  8. Clint Eastwood

    Clint Eastwood

    George Moseley

  9. Robert Hover

    Robert Hover

    Dave Judd (as Bob Hover)

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r96sk

Jan 9, 2022

5/10

Not one that'll live long in the memory. 'Lafayette Escadrille' is mildly watchable but I can't really recall anything that occurred across the 90 minutes or so. The potential-filled story isn't all that interestingly portrayed and the acting is, while nothing bad, just very plain, pardon the pun, as no-one stands out. This is one of Clint Eastwood's early credited roles, though he may as well have been uncredited to be honest - very much seen more than he is heard, though apparently could've been lead if director William A. Wellman had his way. Tab Hunter is the lead here, but the only thing I'll take from him here is that he kinda looks like MMA fighter Ian Garry... just me that sees that? Probably. Could be worth a watch for some of the neat aerial sequences near the end, but otherwise this 1958 flick isn't one I'd recommend.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
world war ifighter pilot