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Flap

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  • 1h 46m
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Flap (1970)
  • Drama
  • Western
Comedy based on the plight of modern aboriginal Americans living on reservations.Comedy based on the plight of modern aboriginal Americans living on reservations.Comedy based on the plight of modern aboriginal Americans living on reservations.
IMDb RATING
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565
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  • Director
    • Carol Reed
  • Writer
    • Clair Huffaker(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Quinn
    • Claude Akins
    • Tony Bill
Top credits
  • Director
    • Carol Reed
  • Writer
    • Clair Huffaker(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Quinn
    • Claude Akins
    • Tony Bill
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    • 10User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Anthony Quinn "Nobody Loves Flapping Eagle" 1970 Warner
    Flap (1970)
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    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Flapping Eagleas Flapping Eagle
    Claude Akins
    Claude Akins
    • Lobo Jacksonas Lobo Jackson
    Tony Bill
    Tony Bill
    • Eleven Snowflakeas Eleven Snowflake
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Dorothy Bluebellas Dorothy Bluebell
    Victor Jory
    Victor Jory
    • Wounded Bear Mr. Smithas Wounded Bear Mr. Smith
    Don Collier
    Don Collier
    • Mike Lyonsas Mike Lyons
    Victor French
    Victor French
    • Raffertyas Rafferty
    Rodolfo Acosta
    Rodolfo Acosta
    • Storekeeperas Storekeeper
    Susana Miranda
    Susana Miranda
    • Ann Looking Deeras Ann Looking Deer
    Anthony Caruso
    Anthony Caruso
    • Silver Dollaras Silver Dollar
    William Mims
    William Mims
    • Steve Grayas Steve Gray
    Rudy Diaz
    Rudy Diaz
    • Larry Standing Elkas Larry Standing Elk
    Pedro Regas
    Pedro Regas
    • She'll-Be-Back-Pretty-Soonas She'll-Be-Back-Pretty-Soon
    John War Eagle
    John War Eagle
    • Luke Wolfas Luke Wolf
    J. Edward McKinley
    J. Edward McKinley
    • Harrisas Harris
    Robert Cleaves
    • Gus Kirkas Gus Kirk
    George American Horse
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Tol Avery
    Tol Avery
    • Newspaper owneras Newspaper owner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Carol Reed
    • Writer
      • Clair Huffaker(screenplay by) (based upon "Nobody Loves a Drunken Indian" by)
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    Storyline

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    A hard-drinking, reckless-living Indian named Flapping Eagle decides that his people have been pushed around by the white man long enough. Mounting his horse H-Bomb, Flap proceeds to hijack a railroad, lasso a helicopter, and begin the Last Great Indian Uprising. His assaults on the Establishment provide an earnest indictment of Indian neglect by the U.S. government. —alfiehitchie
    • deception
    • navajo indian
    • navajo reservation
    • arizona desert
    • mexican actor playing american character
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    • Taglines
      • He was the great Indian uprising in the year 1970. [UK]
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Western
    • Certificate
      • GP
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Richard Harris was originally cast as Flap but was replaced shortly after filming began by Anthony Quinn because of "creative differences".
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Pet Set: Episode #1.39 (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      If Nobody Loves
      Music by Marvin Hamlisch

      Lyrics by Estelle Levitt

      Sung by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition

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    Top review
    8/10
    a look at the native american story
    Anthony Quinn is first american Flapping Eagle, and of course, Shelley Winters as Dorothy. (she seemed to be miscast SO many times, in my tiny little opinion.) Story of life on the reservation. Quinn had been in films since the 1930s, so he was a seasoned pro by now, but he is so grandiose and over the top, that it gets kind of silly. Workers are blowing up all the land around the native americans to build a new highway, including their burial grounds. ( whether or not it really IS a burial ground, is up for debate.) this is a strange, serious yet comical take on the plight of the american indian groups, defending their land, as usual, against invasion by the white man. the audience is in on both the seriousness and the humorous approach, much like watching All in the Family. Directed by British Carol Reed. had a mix of hits and bombs; directed The Third Man. and won the Oscar for Oliver! Flap was filmed out in the desert of new mexico. Written by Clair Huffaker, who wrote THREE films for John Wayne!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nobody Loves a Drunken Indian
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cine Vesta Associates
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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