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The Great Waldo Pepper (1975)

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Robert Redford plays Waldo Pepper, a former World War I pilot who exaggerates his accomplishments in order to impress the rabble. After a brief rivalry with air-show entrepreneur Axel Olsson (Bo Svenson), Pepper teams with Axel to barnstorm all over the Midwest; later, after a series of unexpected (and calamitous) events, Pepper gets a job as a movie stunt pilot. On the set, he meets the film's technical advisor: former German ace Ernst Kessler (Bo Brundin), a man whom Pepper has been claiming

PG, 1 hr. 48 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure

Directed By: George Roy Hill

Written By: William Goldman

In Theaters: Mar 13, 1975 Wide

On DVD: Jun 15, 1998

Cast

Robert Redford
Waldo Pepper
Bo Svenson
Axel Olsson
Bo Brundin
Ernst Kessler
Susan Sarandon
Mary Beth
Geoffrey Lewis
Newt
Edward Herrmann
Ezra Stiles
Roderick Cook
Director Werfel
Kelly Jean Peters
Patsy
Margot Kidder
Maude
Scott Newman
Duke
Joe Billings
Policeman
Philip Bruns
Dillhoefer
Lawrence P. Casey
German Star
James N. Harrell
Farmer
Jack Manning
Director Spanish Set
Greg Martin
Assistant Director
John A. Zee
Director Western Set
John C. Reilly
Western Star

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Great aerial stunts, good period atmosphere, and compelling story with Redford in good form.

April 20, 2007 Comment

Steve Crum

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The airplane stunts in this movie are exciting, and the drama in the movie is pretty good, and it's kind of sad too. I hated the end, though. This movie was good, but it could have been better.

September 5, 2010

AJ Verser

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If you're a fan of Sarandon you should know that she doesn't have a huge role in this movie. If you love Redford, you are in luck. But if you love airplanes, you must see this movie! This movie is both exciting and sad, and I didn't like the ending, it's confusing. Still, the film kept me engaged with all the crazy stunts.

May 4, 2010

Leia Cooper

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