Wings
"Youth, hitting the clouds! Laughing at danger! Fighting, loving, dodging death! That's "WINGS""
Originally released in 1927. Wings is a drama/action film. directed by William A. Wellman. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, and Richard Arlen
Synopsis
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, both in love with the same woman, become US Air Corps fighter pilots and, eventually, heroic flying aces during World War I. Devoted best friends, their mutual love of the girl eventually threatens their bond. Meanwhile, a hometown girl who's the lovestruck lifelong next door neighbor of one of them pines away.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (308 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.6M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clara Bow
as Mary Preston
Charles 'Buddy' Rogers
as Jack Powell
Richard Arlen
as David Armstrong
Jobyna Ralston
as Sylvia Lewis
El Brendel
as Herman Schwimpf
Richard Tucker
as Air Commander
Gary Cooper
as Cadet White
Gunboat Smith
as The Sergeant
Henry B. Walthall
as Mr. Armstrong
Roscoe Karns
as Lieutenant Cameron
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $3,600,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wings about?
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, both in love with the same woman, become US Air Corps fighter pilots and, eventually, heroic flying aces during World War I. Devoted best friends, their m...
Who directed Wings?
Wings was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is Wings?
Wings has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was Wings released?
Wings was released on August 12, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wings?
The main cast of Wings includes Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston, El Brendel.
Is Wings worth watching?
Wings has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 308 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.