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The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:15

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.6/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 18 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: Billy Wilder's loving biographical portrait of Charles Lindbergh focuses on the flying legend's courageous crossing of the Atlantic in a single-engine plane. Flashbacks show Lindbergh (James... Billy Wilder's loving biographical portrait of Charles Lindbergh focuses on the flying legend's courageous crossing of the Atlantic in a single-engine plane. Flashbacks show Lindbergh (James Stewart) learning his craft in the air force, barnstorming, and carrying mail in dangerously rickety early airplanes. [More]

Starring: James Stewart, Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton, Marc Connelly

Starring: James Stewart, Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton, Marc Connelly, Sheila Bond, Robert Cornthwaite, Arthur Space, Harlan Warde, Dabbs Greer, Paul Birch, Robert Burton, James Robertson, Maurice Manson

Director: Billy Wilder

Director: Billy Wilder
Producer: Leland Hayward
Composer: Franz Waxman

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Aug 15, 2006

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  • Spirit Of St. Louis, The
  • On May 21, 1927, the world changed. "Lucky Lindy" landed outside Paris. And people who previously talked about the limitations of air travel suddenly dreamed of its limitless possibilities.
  • The Spirit of St. Louis is six-time Academy Award? winner* Billy Wilder's recreation of the struggles and success of Charles A. Lindbergh, the pioneering flyboy who, like test pilots and astronauts to follow later, had the "right stuff" of aviation heroism. Lindbergh fan James Stewart, himself a pilot, sought the role ? and was initially turned down. But his persistence paid off, as Stewart added Lindy to his gallery of indelible portrayals of American heroes. He and Wilder together manned the cockpit of a stirring epic entertainment.
  • Director: Billy Wilder
  • Starring: James Stewart, Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton
  • Source: Warner Home Video
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    Spirit is a James Stewart one-man show.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    08/15/07
    Variety Staff
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    Variety
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    No review available.

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    04/21/07
    Boo Allen
    Boo Allen
    Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

    The adventure of the historical making flight was captured, but not its spirit.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    03/18/07
    Dennis Schwartz
    Dennis Schwartz
    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Stewart, who was nominated for five best actor Oscars -- his one win was for "The Philadelphia Story" (1940) -- turns in perhaps his most impressive feat.

    Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | comment Comment
    09/17/06
    Phil Villarreal
    Phil Villarreal
    Arizona Daily Star

    Lindbergh's biggest dilemma on the flight was trying to stay awake. To a large extent, it's ours, too.

    Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
    08/04/06
    John J. Puccio
    John J. Puccio
    DVDTown.com

    It's quite engrossing, with the period trappings lovingly presented.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    02/09/06
    Derek Adams
    Derek Adams
    Time Out

    No review available.

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    06/28/05
    Emanuel Levy
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    No review available.

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    04/28/05
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    No review available.

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    03/08/05
    Susan Granger
    Susan Granger
    www.susangranger.com

    Fascinating, albeit tedious, telling of the Lindbergh flight.

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    10/26/04
    Steve Crum
    Steve Crum
    Kansas City Kansan

    No review available.

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    08/20/04
    Nell Minow
    Nell Minow
    Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

    No review available.

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    08/13/04
    Andy Klein
    Andy Klein
    Los Angeles CityBeat

    ...in the end, the long film becomes almost as tedious as the flight that inspired it.

    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    05/24/03
    Channel 4 Film

    No review available.

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    08/27/02
    Jeet Thayil
    Jeet Thayil
    Rediff.com

    Loved it as a kid. Might not wear well now.

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    08/13/02
    John Urbancich
    John Urbancich
    Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

    A haunting recollection of one of the thrilling events of our times has been handsomely staged by Mr. Wilder, and for that you should see the film.

    Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Bosley Crowther
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    New York Times
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    Billy Wilder's movie isn't particularly daring in its telling, but as a piece of American -- and world -- history, The Spirit of St. Louis is something everyone should see.

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Christopher Null
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    Filmcritic.com

    Not one of Billy Wilder's best efforts -- still has some interest because of James Stewart's performance, which is very nearly a one-man show.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
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