Von Richthofen and Brown
“On April 21, 1918, the Red Baron of Germany and the Black Sheep of the R.A.F. met in the skies of France for the last time!”
Synopsis
Spend time on both sides of World War I, partly with German flying ace Baron Manfred Von Richthofen (John Phillip Law), aka "The Red Baron," and his colorful "flying circus" of Fokker fighter planes, during the time from his arrival at the war front to his death in combat. On the other side is Roy Brown of the Royal Air Force, sometimes credited with shooting Richthofen down.
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Von Richthofen and Brown | Original 1971 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-13
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John Phillip Law
Baron Manfred von Richthofen
Don Stroud
Roy Brown
Barry Primus
Hermann Goering
Corin Redgrave
Major Lanoe Hawker VC
Karen Ericson
Ilse
Hurd Hatfield
Anthony Fokker
Stephen McHattie
Werner Voss
Brian Foley
Lothar von Richthofen
Robert La Tourneaux
Ernest Udet
Peter Masterson
Major Oswald Boelke
Clint Kimbrough
Major von Höppner
Tom Adams
Owen
Ferdy Mayne
Richthofen's father
David Weston
Murphy
John Flanagan
Thompson
Lorraine Rainer
French girl in the woods
Brian Sturdivant
May
Maureen Cusack
Richthofen's mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Von Richthofen and Brown
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington
Hugo Friedhofer
Alan Collins
Gene Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Director
Gene Corman
Producer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
John William Corrington
Writer
Alan Collins
Editor
Joyce Hooper Corrington
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Von Richthofen and Brown
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What is Von Richthofen and Brown about?
Spend time on both sides of World War I, partly with German flying ace Baron Manfred Von Richthofen (John Phillip Law), aka "The Red Baron," and his colorful "flying circus" of Fokker fighter planes, during the time from his arrival at the war front to his death in combat. On the other side is Roy Brown of the Royal Air Force, sometimes credited with shooting Richthofen down.
Who directed Von Richthofen and Brown?
Von Richthofen and Brown was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in Von Richthofen and Brown?
The principal cast of Von Richthofen and Brown includes John Phillip Law, Don Stroud, Barry Primus, Corin Redgrave, Karen Ericson.
When was Von Richthofen and Brown released and how long is it?
Von Richthofen and Brown was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Von Richthofen and Brown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Von Richthofen and Brown was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Von Richthofen and Brown?
Von Richthofen and Brown holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).