Captains of the Clouds

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Captains of the Clouds

1942,

1h 53m,

War

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Brian MacLean (James Cagney) is an overconfident Canadian bush pilot who does not think twice before stealing any flying opportunity from his fellow pilots. But when he joins the air force at the beginning of World War II, his disregard for authority causes more problems than he can imagine. To clear his reputation, protect his friends, and win the respect of the military, Brian learns that he must act for the benefit of his country instead of himself.

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James Agee

TIME Magazine

Feb 27, 2018

Although Cagney is much better than his thankless role, the real heroes of Captains are Director Michael Curtiz and his five cameramen ...

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

May 28, 2023

3.5/5

Captains of the Clouds could benefit from a stronger script but the cinematography and Steiner's score are among the few highlights in this RCAF enlistment booster.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mar 26, 2022

2.5/4

The movie's complete bosh, but the Technicolor lensing is impressive and Cagney is in his element as a brash brawler.

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Aurelio Pego

Cine-Mundial

Sep 12, 2019

A movie that is as brutal as it is human, with a strong argument, allows us to sympathize with the protagonist. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Aug 25, 2012

B

James Cagney's first color film, an aviation tale, was Oscar nominated for Cinematography and Interior Decoration

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Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

Oct 25, 2004

B+

Cagney is a bush pilot facing a fleet of Nazi raiders in this morale-boosting aviation drama from Warner Brothers.

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Michael Curtiz

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Synopsis

Brian MacLean (James Cagney) is an overconfident Canadian bush pilot who does not think twice before stealing any flying opportunity from his fellow pilots. But when he joins the air force at the beginning of World War II, his disregard for authority causes more problems than he can imagine. To clear his reputation, protect his friends, and win the respect of the military, Brian learns that he must act for the benefit of his country instead of himself.

Director: Michael Curtiz
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 21, 1942, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 53m

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