B737900 From United States of America, joined Aug 2010, 146 posts, RR: 0 Posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 2905 times:
Just last night I finished watching "12 O'clock High" (Gregory Peck - 1949 - B&W). Available on NetFlix. I try and watch it once every 5 years or so. I find the movie incredibly inspiring, very dramatic, historically significient and accurate, well produced and the story line is as close to accurate as can be - in my opinion. I would be interested in hearing some a.netters views on the film AND other opinions of the greatest aviation movie ever?
Sounds like a Beaver on floats..........we're saved!!
thomasphoto60 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 3723 posts, RR: 25 Reply 3, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 6 hours ago) and read 2796 times:
Quoting wexfordflyer (Reply 2): I would have to go for Airplane!!! Comedic genius!!
"We have to get this man to a hospital!"
"A hospital? What is it?"
"It's a building with patients but that's not important!"
In a bit of a twist one of the writers of Zero Hour, was Airport's author, Arthur Hailey. Most people incorrectly believe that Airplane is a spoof of Airport.
Do yourself a favor, watch these movies back-to-back, it's a riot!
tugger From United States of America, joined Apr 2006, 4633 posts, RR: 7 Reply 4, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2750 times:
Quoting B737900 (Thread starter): other opinions of the greatest aviation movie ever?
I would have to throw in "Strategic Air Command".
Tugg
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KLASM83 From United States of America, joined Aug 2005, 584 posts, RR: 0 Reply 6, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2709 times:
I am an avid lover of Mystery Science Theater 3000, so when I found out that there was a made-for-TV movie about airports that they riffed, it made my day. Thus, 1970's San Francisco International ranks up there for me, with all the made-for-TV corniness, pretty good aircraft/airport scenes and of course the treatment from Mike, Crow and Tom.
sunking737 From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 1930 posts, RR: 9 Reply 7, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2693 times:
"Airport" filmed at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport late 1969 early 1970. IIRC released in 1971. Staring Dean Martin, Burt Lancaster, George Kennedy and the Boeing 707. They used a Northwest Airlines 707-320.
727tiger From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 225 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2666 times:
For me, it has to be "Airport."
However, "Zero Hour," "The High and the Mighty" and "Airplane" can't be ignored.
To throw out another thought, "Only Angels Have Wings."
fxramper From United States of America, joined Dec 2005, 7027 posts, RR: 93 Reply 9, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2659 times:
1) 12 O'Clock High
2) The Blue Max (it's on Netflix!)
3) The Right Stuff
Tora Tora Tora
Wings (1927)
Strategic Air Command (1955) w/ Jimmy Stewart
Battle of Britain
Bridges at Toko-Ri
wexfordflyer From Ireland, joined Jun 2009, 550 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2658 times:
Quoting thomasphoto60 (Reply 3):
The movie that inspired "Airplane", "Zero Hour"
Quoting thomasphoto60 (Reply 3): Do yourself a favor, watch these movies back-to-back, it's a riot!
Never heard of that but it sounds well worth a watch. I think you might have planned my evening for me! Thanks, I'm looking forward to it
Quoting sunking737 (Reply 7): "Airport" filmed at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport late 1969 early 1970. IIRC released in 1971. Staring Dean Martin, Burt Lancaster, George Kennedy and the Boeing 707. They used a Northwest Airlines 707-320.
That's a great one!
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Viscount724 From Switzerland, joined Oct 2006, 21498 posts, RR: 24 Reply 11, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2658 times:
Quoting tugger (Reply 4): Quoting B737900 (Thread starter):
other opinions of the greatest aviation movie ever?
I would have to throw in "Strategic Air Command".
Quoting wexfordflyer (Reply 2): I would have to go for Airplane!!! Comedic genius!!
Those two would be near the top of my list.
Excerpt from "Strategic Air Command" (released 56 years ago, 1955). The title of the Youtube video is incorrect as the B-52G model didn't go into service until 1959. I think those are B-52Bs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq6Hpxyrhyo
tams747 From United States of America, joined Nov 2007, 37 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2628 times:
16 Right is definitely one of my favorites followed by The Aviator and the original Flight of the Phoenix. As far as comedic aviation films the "Cockpit" web series on youtube is hilarious by far the best ever.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyYBDexg8dw&feature=relmfu
nkops From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 2544 posts, RR: 6 Reply 14, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2568 times:
IAHFLYR From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 4723 posts, RR: 25 Reply 15, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2568 times:
B737900 From United States of America, joined Aug 2010, 146 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2552 times:
As far as an entertaining and exciting airport scene I should have mentioned Bullitt (Steve McQueen, 1968 ). PanAm 707 taxing to take off at SFO.
Funny you mentioned Tora, Tora, Tora. I was in that movie! It was filmed in Hawaii. We were pulling into Pearl after transiting from Vietnam. The attack on Pearl Harbor was being filmed and there were actual Zeros buzzing far overhead. Word was passed on my ship that we might be in the movie. We could actually see explosions on the beach. If one looks closly you can see ships in the harbor. The USS Fox (DLG-33) is one of them. My only claim to fame!
Come on - has nobody seen 12 O'clock High?
Sounds like a Beaver on floats..........we're saved!!
thomasphoto60 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 3723 posts, RR: 25 Reply 19, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2491 times:
Quoting tams747 (Reply 12): the original Flight of the Phoenix.
One of the best, bar none. The re-make was an abomination
Great flick (Big John Wayne fan, here). Let's not forget "Island In The Sky" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045919/ , another Wayne/Wellman aviation flick. If you love the DC-3/C-47, get the DVD, you'll love this movie.
Quoting wexfordflyer (Reply 10): Never heard of that but it sounds well worth a watch. I think you might have planned my evening for me! Thanks, I'm looking forward to it
Yep, sit down with a bowl of popcorn and prepare for an evening of chuckles. The funny thing is that "Zero" is a drama, but when viewed in the context of Airplane, it's a scream.
While not a great aviation film, the Chuck Heston flick, "Skyjack" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069278/ is worth viewing. I dig the F-100s filling in for MiG 21s and Soviet soldiers armed with M-16s, never mind the horrible editing (check out the scenes as the plane is approaching ANC, as it seems if ol' Chuck can't decide whether he wants his gear up or down). Still, it's a fun flick to kill a rainy afternoon.
kaitak From Ireland, joined Aug 1999, 11957 posts, RR: 37 Reply 20, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2491 times:
I think some mention should be made of Dr. Strangelove; I know it's not strictly speaking an aviation movie, but it's fair to say that aircraft (and the inability to recall them) did play quite a role. It was reported that the USAF was quite shocked at how accurate the portrayal of the B52 cockpit was at the time. It's always been a favourite of mine (the movie, not the B-52!).
And of course, I have to say Airplane, because really, it's impossible to watch Airport without thinking of Airplane!
PWMRamper From United States of America, joined Jul 2009, 574 posts, RR: 3 Reply 21, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2440 times:
First movie that comes to mind is United 93.
Minus one exterior shot, the thing is near perfect for aviation accuracy. It's also a very moving film. Very well done.
Tower From United States of America, joined Feb 2011, 107 posts, RR: 0 Reply 22, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2439 times:
Anyone going to suggest Pushing Tin? haha
Like everyone else I would have to agree with Airplane! Truly a wonderful comedy.
N766UA From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 7996 posts, RR: 27 Reply 23, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2439 times:
Military - The Right Stuff
Commercial- The High and the Mighty
Comedy- Airplane
thomasphoto60 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 3723 posts, RR: 25 Reply 24, posted (2 years 3 months 1 week 1 day 5 hours ago) and read 2421 times:
Quoting kaitak (Reply 20): It was reported that the USAF was quite shocked at how accurate the portrayal of the B52 cockpit was at the time
Kubrick was not known for cutting corners on his films, so I am not too surprised.
Thomas
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25 ArcrftLvr: Airplane by far is the greatest commercial aviation movie. I also really liked Pushing Tin....
26 330Guy: Not strictly aviation but Memphis Belle is top of my list.
27 SYDBWI: Sweet Jesus, no one has mentioned the holy grail of all aviation films! TOP GUN
28 fxramper: I highly recommend The Blue Max w/ George Peppard. It's on Netflix so add it to your list. I broke my first DVD copy of this I watched it so many time
29 snn2003: 1) Fate is the Hunter 2) Airport 3) Airplane 4) The Hight and the Mighty SNN2003
30 330Guy: I was pondering putting it in but I didnt know what reaction i'd get, its an all time classic lets face it
31 YYZRWY23: Military: Top Gun Space: Apollo 13 Commercial: United 93 ?: Air Force One ATC: Pushing Tin YYZRWY23
32 tepidhalibut: One that I want to see, but haven't yet. No Highway in the Sky. I've read the original book, and tho' melodramatic, it intrigued me. Then, knowing of
33 IAHFLYR: How could we all forget to even reference the movie.....WOW!!!! Incredible flick.
34 KBOS: I'm kind of fond of "The Great Waldo Pepper"
35 saab2000: This is such a no brainer... 'Airplane' wins going away.
36 SYDBWI: All jokes aside about the questionable amount of sweatiness, the thinly veiled homoeroticism and the inaccuracies of the air combat sequences. The ae
37 bueb0g: The Aviator or Airplane. 16R too. Miracle Landing was also good.
38 warden145: Airport's one of my all-time favorite movies, and Joe Patroni was one of my heroes growing up. I do have two slight corrections to make, though...as
39 falstaff: It was a Flying Tigers 707. I love Airport, but it is The Right Stuff that made me fall in love with aviation. I saw it in the theater with my dad wh
40 hercppmx: Some Great films Have been said already... I'd like to mention "spirit of St. Louis" (1957) with James Stewart playing the role of Charles Lindbergh.
41 signol: A few to consider: Top Gun Airplane Dambusters Memphis Belle Pushing Tin signol
42 tugger: I was trying to remember this one earlier, and while I can't put it in for "greatest ever" I really like the movie: "Always". Though it is primarily a
43 falstaff: Very good movie. I have a copy of it on VHS and would like to get a DVD edition one of these days. I never really liked that movie too much. I just g
44 elbandgeek: I will join the Airplane camp, but would also like to submit a more recent work, Up in The Air. Definitely one of my favorite movies of the past few y
45 ThirtyEcho: "Island in the Sky" is the most factually accurate aviation movie ever and it is a true story.
46 Scooter01: 45 replies and nobody ever mentioned "Battle of Britain"????? and more in no particular order: Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines Flight o
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