Lafayette Escadrille
“The Yanks who wore French uniforms – fought in French planes – and loved and loved French women”
Synopsis
A hotshot young flyer falls for a French prostitute during World War I.
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Tab Hunter "Lafayette Escadrille" (1958) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-15
Top Cast
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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
Brett Halsey
Frank Baylies
Henry Nakamura
Jimmy
Maurice Marsac
Sgt. Parris
Raymond Bailey
Amos J. Walker
William Wellman Jr.
Bill Wellman Sr.
Jody McCrea
Tom Hitchcock
Denny Devine
Lawrence 'Red' Scanion (as Dennis Devine)
Phil Adams
Landram Ovington (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Sidney Fleischman
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Lafayette Escadrille
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Albert Sidney Fleischman, William A. Wellman
Leonard Rosenman
William H. Clothier
Owen Marks
William A. Wellman
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Producer
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
Donald A. Peters
Production Design
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
William A. Wellman
Director
Albert Sidney Fleischman
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette Escadrille
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Lafayette Escadrille includes Tab Hunter, Etchika Choureau, Marcel Dalio, David Janssen, Paul Fix.
When was Lafayette Escadrille released and how long is it?
Lafayette Escadrille was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Lafayette Escadrille?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lafayette Escadrille was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lafayette Escadrille?
Lafayette Escadrille holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).