I Wanted Wings
“Meet the BLONDE BOMBER who's raiding the hearts of America!”
Synopsis
Told in flashback, this drama follows the training and personal lives of three recruits in the Army Air Corps: a wealthy playboy, a college jock, and an auto mechanic. Love interest is supplied by a female photographer and a sultry blonde.
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Ray Milland
Jeff Young
William Holden
Al Ludlow
Wayne Morris
Tom Cassidy
Brian Donlevy
Capt. Mercer
Veronica Lake
Sally Vaughn
Constance Moore
Carolyn Bartlett
Harry Davenport
'Sandbags' Riley
Phil Brown
Jimmy Masters
Edward Fielding
President of the Court
Willard Robertson
Judge Advocate
Richard Lane
Flight Commander
Addison Richards
Flight Surgeon
Hobart Cavanaugh
Mickey
Douglas Aylesworth
Lt. Hopkins
John Trent
Lt. Ronson
Archie Twitchell
Lt. Clarkton
Richard Webb
Cadet Captain
John Hiestand
Radio Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitchell Leisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Maibaum, Sig Herzig, Beirne Lay Jr.
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- I Wanted Wings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitchell Leisen
Richard Maibaum, Sig Herzig, Beirne Lay Jr., Eleanore Griffin, Frank Wead
Victor Young
Leo Tover
Department Leadership Roster
Mitchell Leisen
Director
Richard Maibaum
Screenplay
Sig Herzig
Screenplay
Beirne Lay Jr.
Screenplay
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Wanted Wings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is I Wanted Wings about?
Told in flashback, this drama follows the training and personal lives of three recruits in the Army Air Corps: a wealthy playboy, a college jock, and an auto mechanic. Love interest is supplied by a female photographer and a sultry blonde.
Who directed I Wanted Wings?
I Wanted Wings was directed by Mitchell Leisen.
Who stars in I Wanted Wings?
The principal cast of I Wanted Wings includes Ray Milland, William Holden, Wayne Morris, Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake.
When was I Wanted Wings released and how long is it?
I Wanted Wings was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for I Wanted Wings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Wanted Wings was composed by Victor Young.
Is I Wanted Wings based on a book or true story?
I Wanted Wings is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Beirne Lay Jr.".