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The Blue Max

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Lt. Bruno Stachel (George Peppard), a brash German World War I fighter pilot, is driven to shoot down 20 enemy planes, thus garnering him the Blue Max, a coveted medal. His superior, Count von Klugermann (James Mason), is aware that Bruno will stop at nothing to receive the honor, and admires his tenacity. The count's nephew, Willi (Jeremy Kemp), is Bruno's main competition for the prize, but Bruno is determined to eliminate his adversary and secure the honor for himself.
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Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …a smart, bitter war film that has plenty of big ideas to unfold… Rated: 4/5 Jun 11, 2023 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Sep 8, 2005 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 3/5 Feb 1, 2005 Full Review Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Rated: 3/5 Jan 14, 2005 Full Review Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Rated: 3/5 Aug 29, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lanfranco C James Mason is the real main character. He is the mastermind. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/02/24 Full Review Lon A Good movie, holds up well for being a 1966 Film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/02/23 Full Review Michael W Great movie with original aircraft Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/08/23 Full Review CodyZamboni Movie is about the extreme ruthless lengths and life threatening dangers a common man pilot in WW1 Germany will go to get the coveted title award. Compelling aerial battle action, hair raising stunts, and a focused arrogant performance by George Peppard, sell this movie. Bonus, eye opening hot sex scene with Ursula Andress, wearing a barely there towel, that managed to get by the censors in 1966. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A good movie with a good cast.great ariel battles. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member Great film. Does not have all the modern special effects etc, but the aerial combat scenes and the battle scenes are incredible. All the old planes are just breath taking. Makes you want to get in and fly one of the old biplanes. Loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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John Guillermin

Director

George Peppard

Lt. Bruno Stachel

James Mason

General Count von Klugermann

Ursula Andress

Countess Kaeti von Klugermann

Jeremy Kemp

Willi von Klugermann

Carl Schell

Von Richthofen, aka The Red Baron

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Synopsis Lt. Bruno Stachel (George Peppard), a brash German World War I fighter pilot, is driven to shoot down 20 enemy planes, thus garnering him the Blue Max, a coveted medal. His superior, Count von Klugermann (James Mason), is aware that Bruno will stop at nothing to receive the honor, and admires his tenacity. The count's nephew, Willi (Jeremy Kemp), is Bruno's main competition for the prize, but Bruno is determined to eliminate his adversary and secure the honor for himself.
Director
John Guillermin
Producer
Christian Ferry
Screenwriter
David Pursall, Jack Seddon
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
2h 36m
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