The Great Waldo Pepper
“The second greatest flyer in the world.”
Synopsis
A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.
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The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
Top Cast
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Robert Redford
Waldo Pepper
Bo Svenson
Axel Olsson
Bo Brundin
Ernst Kessler
Susan Sarandon
Mary Beth
Geoffrey Lewis
Newt
Edward Herrmann
Ezra Stiles
Philip Bruns
Dilhoefer
Roderick Cook
Werfel
Kelly Jean Peters
Patsy
Margot Kidder
Maude
Scott Newman
Duke
James S. Appleby
Ace
Patrick W. Henderson Jr.
Scooter
James N. Harrell
Farmer
Elma Aicklen
Farmer's Wife
Deborah Knapp
Farmer's Daughter
John A. Zee
Director, Western Set
John Reilly
Western Star
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.13x
+$15.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- George Roy Hill, William Goldman
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- The Great Waldo Pepper
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Roy Hill
George Roy Hill, William Goldman
Henry Mancini
Robert Surtees
William Reynolds
George Roy Hill
Department Leadership Roster
George Roy Hill
Director
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
William Goldman
Writer
George Roy Hill
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
William Reynolds
Editor
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
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 Great Waldo Pepper
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Waldo Pepper about?
A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.
Who directed The Great Waldo Pepper?
The Great Waldo Pepper was directed by George Roy Hill.
Who stars in The Great Waldo Pepper?
The principal cast of The Great Waldo Pepper includes Robert Redford, Bo Svenson, Bo Brundin, Susan Sarandon, Geoffrey Lewis.
When was The Great Waldo Pepper released and how long is it?
The Great Waldo Pepper was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Great Waldo Pepper?
The Great Waldo Pepper had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $20.6M at the worldwide box office (4.13 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Great Waldo Pepper?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Waldo Pepper was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Waldo Pepper?
The Great Waldo Pepper holds official age classifications: 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.).