The Wings of Eagles
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The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
Where to watch The Wings of Eagles in United States
Can I watch The Wings of Eagles in United States? The Wings of Eagles isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Wings of Eagles streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About The Wings of Eagles
The Wings of Eagles is a 1957 English-language drama and war film directed by John Ford. The cast is led by John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Wings of Eagles was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on January 31, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- John Ford
- Writers
- Frank Wead, Frank Fenton, William Wister Haines
- Release date
- January 31, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Wings of Eagles cast & crew
The Wings of Eagles was directed by John Ford and written by Frank Wead, Frank Fenton, and William Wister Haines.
The cast features John Wayne as Frank W. 'Spig' Wead, Dan Dailey as 'Jughead' Carson, Maureen O'Hara as Min Wead, Ward Bond as John Dodge, Ken Curtis as John Dale Price, and Edmund Lowe as Adm. Moffett.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeff Alexander, cinematography is by Paul Vogel, and it was produced by Charles Schnee.
Is The Wings of Eagles worth watching?
The Wings of Eagles holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 72 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, The Wings of Eagles is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wings of Eagles
The Wings of Eagles isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Wings of Eagles
John Wayne
Frank W. 'Spig' Wead
Dan Dailey
'Jughead' Carson
Maureen O'Hara
Min Wead
Ward Bond
John Dodge
Ken Curtis
John Dale Price
Edmund Lowe
Adm. Moffett
Kenneth Tobey
Capt. Herbert Allen Hazard
James Todd
Jack Travis
Barry Kelley
Capt. Jock Clark
Sig Ruman
Manager
Henry O'Neill
Capt. Spear
Willis Bouchey
Barton
The Wings of Eagles — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wings of Eagles in United States?
The Wings of Eagles is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Wings of Eagles in?
The Wings of Eagles is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wings of Eagles?
The Wings of Eagles runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Wings of Eagles rated?
The Wings of Eagles is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 72 ratings.
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