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Flyboys (2006) -- 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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Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   12,766 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Phil Sears (screenplay) &
Blake T. Evans (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
22 September 2006 (USA) more
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Inspired by a true story
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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2 wins & 3 nominations more
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Wasn't my first choice...but a nice surprise... more (216 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

James Franco ... Blaine Rawlings
Scott Hazell ... Cinema Usher
Mac McDonald ... Sheriff Detweiller

Philip Winchester ... William Jensen

Todd Boyce ... Mr. Jensen
Karen Ford ... Mrs. Jensen
Ruth Bradley ... Laura
Abdul Salis ... Eugene Skinner
Jean-Philippe Écoffey ... Skinner's trainer
Tim Pigott-Smith ... Mr. Lowry
Tyler Labine ... Briggs Lowry
Gail Downey ... Mrs. Lowry
David Ellison ... Eddie Beagle

Jean Reno ... Capt. Thenault
Augustin Legrand ... L.T. Giroux
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Fly Boys (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for war action violence and some sexual content.
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140 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
The real Lafayette Escadrille actually had a pair of lion cubs as mascots. One was indeed named "Whiskey," as in the film. The other, appropriately enough, was named "Soda." more
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Factual errors: WWI biplanes were not capable of the aerodynamic maneuvers shown in the movie. They would have stalled or crashed had they attempted those maneuvers in real life. The aerobatics shown would be tough even for modern fighter planes to accomplish. more
Quotes:
Reed Cassidy: *None* of us knows how much time we have left, and we can't waste *any* of it grieving over things we can't *change*. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Diary of a Miniature Stunt Pilot (2007) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty more

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35 out of 48 people found the following comment useful.
Wasn't my first choice...but a nice surprise..., 24 September 2006
9/10
Author: (wilkinsd@gimail.af.mil) from United States

I was expecting a WWI version of Pearl Harbor. What I got was and edge-of-your-seat, cheer-out-loud, cinematic adventure (little Dane Cook for you) I didn't have a huge interest in seeing the film initially but after some insistence by family members I caved and watched in absolute delight.

This film is not heavy on the dialog, but the dogfight sequences are breath-taking at the very least. The love story is believable and doesn't overdo-it on the Kissie-face...

Finally Note....It never ceases to amaze me that decent films like this and many other continue to get dozens of votes in the '1' bracket. I seriously doubt that whoever did so, didn't see the film. Get a life.

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