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Captains of the Clouds (a.k.a. Shadows of Their Wings) is a 1942 American war film in Technicolor, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring James Cagney. It was produced by William Cagney (Cagney's brother), with Hal B. Wallis as executive producer.
Captains of the Clouds: Directed by Michael Curtiz. With James Cagney, Dennis Morgan, Brenda Marshall, Alan Hale. Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF but are deemed too old to be fliers.
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- Action, Drama, War
- Michael Curtiz
- 1942-02-21
Brian MacLean (James Cagney) is a reckless Canadian bush pilot who joins the air force at the beginning of World War II. He must learn to put his country before himself and respect his superiors to clear his reputation and win the respect of his friends and colleagues.
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- James Cagney
- Michael Curtiz
- War
Captains of the Clouds - (Original Trailer) A mail flyer joins the Canadian air force for fun but has to prove his worth when he goes to war in Captains of the Clouds (1942).
- Michael Curtiz, Frank Heath, Hugh Macmullan
- James Cagney
James Cagney stars as a Canadian pilot who joins the Royal Canadian Air Force to fight the Nazis. The film was nominated for two Oscars and features aerial combat scenes and a love triangle.
- Michael Curtiz
- James Cagney
Captains of the Clouds (1942) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF but are deemed too old to be fliers. Brian McLean is a ruthless bush-pilot in Canada.
