The Wings of Eagles
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT for Fun, Thrills, Excitement!
1957 · 1h 50m · Approved
Drama, War
Directed by
John Ford
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The Wings of Eagles
Overview
The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
Director and cast
- John Ford Director
- 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
- Edmund Lowe as Adm. Moffett
- Kenneth Tobey as Capt. Herbert Allen Hazard
- James Todd as Jack Travis
- Barry Kelley as Capt. Jock Clark
- Sig Ruman as Manager
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