Captain Eddie
""Rick" is on the Screen ! The Gripping . . . Exciting Story of America's First Ace of Aces !"
Originally released in 1945. Captain Eddie is a drama film. directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Starring Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari, and Charles Bickford
Synopsis
WWI flyer Eddie Rickenbaker remembers his life which brought him from a car salesman, race driver and pilot in WWI, to an important person in the early years of civil airline service, after his plane crashed in the South Pacific in late 1942.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 18, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fred MacMurray
as Eddie Rickenbacker
Lynn Bari
as Adelaide Frost Rickenbacker
Charles Bickford
as William Rickenbacker
Thomas Mitchell
as Ike Howard
Lloyd Nolan
as Lt. Jim Whitaker
James Gleason
as Tom Clark
Spring Byington
as Mrs. Frost
Mary Philips
as Elsie Rickenbacker
Darryl Hickman
as Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy
Dwayne Hickman
as Louis Rickenbacker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Eureka Pictures
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Eddie about?
WWI flyer Eddie Rickenbaker remembers his life which brought him from a car salesman, race driver and pilot in WWI, to an important person in the early years of civil airline service, after his pla...
Who directed Captain Eddie?
Captain Eddie was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is Captain Eddie?
Captain Eddie has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Captain Eddie released?
Captain Eddie was released on June 18, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain Eddie?
The main cast of Captain Eddie includes Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari, Charles Bickford, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Nolan.