
The Wings of Eagles
The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
Release Year
1957
Runtime
110 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Drama, War
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The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
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