Von Richthofen and Brown is a 1971 war film directed by Roger Corman. The movie depicts the lives of two legendary pilots during World War I. It focuses on the experiences of Manfred von Richthofen, a German fighter pilot and Roy Brown, a Canadian aviator serving in the Royal Air Force.
The movie starts with Manfred von Richthofen's arrival at the Western Front where he meets his new flight commander, Oswald Boelcke. Richthofen quickly proves his flying skills and becomes known as the "Red Baron" due to the red paint he applies to his Fokker triplane.
As the war progresses, Richthofen and his flying circus become feared opponents for the enemy. However, Brown and his squad of pilots are determined to bring down the Red Baron and his squadron. The two sides engage in several dogfights, with both Richthofen and Brown facing their own personal challenges.
The climax of the movie features the historic aerial battle that resulted in the death of Manfred von Richthofen. The movie depicts the events that led to the shooting down of the Red Baron and the controversy surrounding who actually fired the fatal shot.
Overall, Von Richthofen and Brown is a well-made war movie that explores the lives of two rival pilots during one of the most turbulent times in history. The movie features impressive aerial sequences and solid performances from John Phillip Law as Richthofen and Don Stroud as Brown.