Conquest of the Air

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Synopsis

Charting man’s complicated journey towards being able to fly, this film stars many famous actors such as Laurence Olivier in the roles of the important figures. From Leonardo Da Vinci and the Wright Brothers to Von Zeppelin and Amelia Earhart, the account uses a mix of drama and documentary footage to present an interesting and highly cinematic account of the evolution of aviation.

Movie info:

Release:

1936

Running Time:

66 min

Certificate:

Suitable for all

Availability:

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Genre:

• Action

Cast:

• Laurence Olivier as Vincent Lunardi
• Frederick Culley as Roger Bacon
• Franklin Dyall as Jerome de Ascoli

Director:

• Zoltan Korda

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