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Hell's Angels, 1930

Hell's Angels

English, German, French

USA

Rating:7.7
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Profile of Hell's Angels

The mood of Hell's Angels is captivating, rough, and exciting. The plot centers around officers and cadets, basic training, and a heroic mission. It is a period, war, and drama movie. In approach, Hell's Angels is serious and realistic. The setting is Germany and London. It happens during World War 1. Visually, Hell's Angels is black and white. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed. It is especially suggested for a boys' night.

Summary of Hell's Angels

This James Whale/Howard Hughes WWI drama is renowned for its stunning air combat scenes, which required 137 pilots to shoot, and for being the most expensive film of its time, costing a staggering $3.8 million. Oxford students and brothers Roy and Monte Rutledge (Ben Lyon, James Hall) sign up to fight with the Royal Flying Corps. Trouble arises when Roy's girlfriend, Helen (Jean Harlow), takes a liking to Monte. Monte, cracking under the pressure of fighting, considers another kind of betrayal. The brothers must wrestle to overcome these troubles--or a key flying mission could be jeopardized.

Details

Language: English, German, French
Country: USA
Release date: 27 May 1930
Runtime: 127 min

Cast and Crew

Ben Lyon

as Monte Rutledge

Users Reviews

For those who say we should view this movie through 1930s eyes, consider there is movie review published August 16, 1930, in the N.Y. Times written by Mordaunt Hall. Youll have to Google for it, as I cant include the link. I agree with the critic...
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