Lafayette Escadrille (1958)
The Yanks who wore French uniforms – fought in French planes – and loved and loved French women
A hotshot young flyer falls for a French prostitute during World War I.
Director: William A. Wellman
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: February 28, 1958
Cast
- Tab Hunter - Thad Walker
- Etchika Choureau - Renee Beaulieu
- Marcel Dalio - Drill Sergeant
- David Janssen - Duke Sinclair
- Paul Fix - U.S. General
- Veola Vonn - The Madam
- Will Hutchins - Dave Putnam
- Clint Eastwood - George Moseley
- Robert Hover - Dave Judd (as Bob Hover)
- Tom Laughlin - Arthur Blumenthal
Screenplay
- William A. Wellman (Story)
- Albert Sidney Fleischman (Screenplay)
Music: Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography: William H. Clothier
Editing: Owen Marks
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Français, English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war i, fighter pilot, lafayette escadrille
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lafayette Escadrille about?
- A hotshot young flyer falls for a French prostitute during World War I.
- Who directed Lafayette Escadrille?
- Lafayette Escadrille was directed by William A. Wellman.
- Who stars in Lafayette Escadrille?
- Lafayette Escadrille stars Tab Hunter, Etchika Choureau, Marcel Dalio, David Janssen, Paul Fix, Veola Vonn.
- How long is Lafayette Escadrille?
- Lafayette Escadrille has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Lafayette Escadrille?
- Lafayette Escadrille is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Lafayette Escadrille produced?
- Lafayette Escadrille was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lafayette Escadrille?
- The themes of Lafayette Escadrille include: The Horror of War and Humanity.