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The Blue Max (1966)

The Blue Max (1966)
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Based on a novel by Jack D. Hunter, The Blue Max is a World War I aviation drama, told from the German point of view. Low-born infantryman George Peppard becomes a pilot, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, Peppard wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by general James Mason, who tolerates Peppard's affair with Mason's wife Ursula Andress. The canny Mason knows that, eventually, Peppard will be expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
George Peppard, James Mason, (more)
Director(s):
John Guillermin
Format(s):
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Based on a novel by Jack D. Hunter, The Blue Max is a World War I aviation drama, told from the German point of view. Low-born infantryman George Peppard becomes a pilot, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, Peppard wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by general James Mason, who tolerates Peppard's affair with Mason's wife Ursula Andress. The canny Mason knows that, eventually, Peppard will be expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
150 mins

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Director(s):
John Guillermin
Writer(s):
Gerald Hanley, Basilio Franchina, David Pursall
Producer(s):
Christian Ferry
Categories:
War
The Blue Max Awards:
  • 1966 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Cinematography for Color [British]
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    Daniel C.

    This is a great movie that men and women will like. You must see the young George Peppard. It is about flying,ambition,deception,and ... I'll let you watch. Once again A MUST SEE

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    Seth S.

    One of the best endings in movie history. The last 5 minutes of The Blue Max is brilliant!

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    Ron B.

    I saw this film when it first came out on the largest screen available as a kid. Over the years I have been amazed how it still offers a war story that seems believable and compelling, from a German point of view. Several other movies have tried and failed to capture the same period of time and subject matter. It is also one of the rare occasions that I enjoyed the movie more then when I later read the book.

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