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The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)

"One of the Great Adventures of Our Time!"

6.719572h 15mEN
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Directed by Billy Wilder

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

2h 15m

Language

EN

Release

April 1, 1957

Director

Billy Wilder

Official Trailer

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Overview

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his New York to Paris flight the first solo transatlantic crossing.

Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

Charles Augustus 'Slim' Lindbergh

Murray Hamilton

Murray Hamilton

Bud Gurney

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Mirror Girl

Bartlett Robinson

Bartlett Robinson

Benjamin Frank Mahoney, President Ryan Airlines Co.

Marc Connelly

Marc Connelly

Father Hussman

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Donald Hall, Chief Engineer Ryan Airlines

Charles Watts

Charles Watts

O.W. Schultz, Salesman Atlas Suspender Co.

Erville Alderson

Erville Alderson

Burt (uncredited)

Frances Allen

Frances Allen

Mother from Oklahoma (uncredited)

David Alpert

David Alpert

Clerk (uncredited)

Walter Bacon

Walter Bacon

Crowd Member in France (uncredited)

Gordon Barnes

Gordon Barnes

Reporter (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Spirit of St. Louis (1957), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh struggles to finance and design an airplane that will make his New York to Paris flight the first solo transatlantic crossing.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Spirit of St. Louis. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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