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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 06/11/2023
4/5
…a smart, bitter war film that has plenty of big ideas to unfold… Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 09/08/2005
3/5
Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette 02/01/2005
3/5
Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews 01/14/2005
3/5
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal 08/29/2003
3/5
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Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz 06/02/2024 James Mason is the real main character. He is the mastermind. See more Lon A 08/02/2023 Good movie, holds up well for being a 1966 Film. See more Michael W 07/08/2023 Great movie with original aircraft See more CodyZamboni 06/25/2023 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. See more 11/16/2021 A good movie with a good cast.great ariel battles. See more 09/18/2021 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. See more 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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