
Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis are pilots during World War I. The four friends, haunted by the devastation of the war, head to Paris instead of home, where they meet Nikki, an eccentric and wealthy young woman. Nikki is drawn to Cary, and the five friends, tagged by the boorish reporter, Frink, drink their way from Paris to Lisbon.
Directed by William Dieterle, The Last Flight leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Barthelmess, David Manners, Johnny Mack Brown — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1931.
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A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.
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