Captains of the Clouds
“So full of spectacle and glory it had to be made in Technicolor!”
Synopsis
Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.
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Captains of the Clouds (1942) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-07
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Brian MacLean
Dennis Morgan
Johnny Dutton
Brenda Marshall
Emily Foster
Alan Hale
Tiny Murphy
George Tobias
Blimp Lebec
Reginald Gardiner
Scrounger Harris
W.A. Bishop
Himself
Reginald Denny
Commanding Officer
Russell Arms
Prentiss
Paul Cavanagh
Group Captain
Clem Bevans
Store-Teeth Morrison
J.M. Kerrigan
Foster
J. Farrell MacDonald
Dr. Neville
Patrick O'Moore
Fyffe
Morton Lowry
Carmichael
Owen Cathcart-Jones
Chief Flying Instructor
Frederick Worlock
President of Court Martial
Roland Drew
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman, Richard Macaulay, Norman Reilly Raine
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Captains of the Clouds
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Arthur T. Horman, Richard Macaulay, Norman Reilly Raine, Roland Gillett
Max Steiner
Wilfrid M. Cline, Sol Polito
George Amy
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Norman Reilly Raine
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
George Amy
Editor
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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 Captains of the Clouds
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What is Captains of the Clouds about?
Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.
Who directed Captains of the Clouds?
Captains of the Clouds was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Captains of the Clouds?
The principal cast of Captains of the Clouds includes James Cagney, Dennis Morgan, Brenda Marshall, Alan Hale, George Tobias.
When was Captains of the Clouds released and how long is it?
Captains of the Clouds was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Captains of the Clouds?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captains of the Clouds was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captains of the Clouds?
Captains of the Clouds holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).