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Flyboys

2006-09-22 · 138 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · History · War

The adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military before the U.S. entered World War I, and became the country's first fighter pilots.

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Directors
Tony Bill
Production companies
Electric Entertainment, Skydance Media, Ingenious Media
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,858,059

Top Cast

James FrancoJames FrancoBlaine Rawlings
David EllisonDavid EllisonEddie Beagle
Jean RenoJean RenoCapt. Thenault
Philip WinchesterPhilip WinchesterWilliam Jensen
Todd BoyceTodd BoyceMr. Jensen
Mac McDonaldMac McDonaldSheriff Detweiller
Abdul SalisAbdul SalisEugene Skinner
Karen FordMrs. Jensen
Scott HazellCinema Usher
Ruth BradleyRuth BradleyLaura
Tim Pigott-SmithTim Pigott-SmithMr. Lowry
Tyler LabineTyler LabineBriggs Lowry
Gail DowneyMrs. Lowry
Augustin LegrandAugustin LegrandL.T. Giroux
Keith McErleanKeith McErleanVernon Toddman
Jennifer DeckerJennifer DeckerLucienne
Lex ShrapnelLex ShrapnelGrant
Martin HendersonMartin HendersonReed Cassidy
Kate RobbinsKate RobbinsClarise
Jean-Philippe ÉcoffeyJean-Philippe ÉcoffeySkinner's Trainer

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