The Blue Max
“There was no quiet on the Western Front!”
Synopsis
A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Blue Max ≣ 1966 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-14
Top Cast
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George Peppard
Lt. Bruno Stachel
James Mason
General Count von Klugermann
Ursula Andress
Countess Kaeti von Klugermann
Jeremy Kemp
Willi von Klugermann
Karl Michael Vogler
Colonel Otto Heidemann
Anton Diffring
Holbach
Harry Townes
Kettering
Peter Woodthorpe
Rupp
Derek Newark
Ziegel
Derren Nesbitt
Fabian
Loni von Friedl
Elfi Heidemann
Friedrich von Ledebur
Feldmarschall von Lenndorf
Carl Schell
Manfred Von Richthofen
Roger Ostime
The Crown Prince
Hugo Schuster
Hans. Elderly Servant
Alex Scott
The Orator
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 31, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Screenplay & Story
- David Pursall, Gerald Hanley, Jack Seddon
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Blue Max
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Guillermin
David Pursall, Gerald Hanley, Jack Seddon
Jerry Goldsmith
Douglas Slocombe
Max Benedict
Christian Ferry
Department Leadership Roster
John Guillermin
Director
David Pursall
Writer
Gerald Hanley
Writer
Jack Seddon
Writer
Max Benedict
Editor
Wilfred Shingleton
Production Design
Christian Ferry
Producer
Darby Kennedy
Stunt Coordinator
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Max
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Max about?
A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.
Who directed The Blue Max?
The Blue Max was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in The Blue Max?
The principal cast of The Blue Max includes George Peppard, James Mason, Ursula Andress, Jeremy Kemp, Karl Michael Vogler.
When was The Blue Max released and how long is it?
The Blue Max was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Max?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Max was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Max?
The Blue Max holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).