Action,Drama,War
United States of America
Hell’s Angels is a 1930 aviation film directed by Howard Hughes, James Whale, and Edmund Goulding. It is a World War I epic that depicts the experiences of two brothers from Oxford, Roy and Monte Rutledge, who enlist in the Royal Flying Corps.
The movie follows the two brothers as they face the harsh realities of war, including the mental and emotional tolls, romantic entanglements, and high stakes aerial battles. Their mission is to take down enemy aircraft and spy balloons, while also navigating their own personal battles.
The film features groundbreaking aerial sequences that were filmed with real airplanes, providing a realistic and thrilling portrayal of air combat during World War I. It also includes a mesmerizing musical score by composer R. H. Bassett, and stunning cinematography by Elmer Dyer.
The film's cast includes some notable actors of the era, including Jean Harlow, who plays a seductive French spy, and James Hall, who portrays Monte Rutledge. Additionally, the film presents a strong commentary on the futility and devastation of war, and the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in it.
Hell’s Angels was a groundbreaking film for its time, and one of the most expensive films to be produced during the era. It received critical acclaim and three Academy Award nominations, and remains a classic in both the aviation and war film genres.
