Wings of Courage

Wings of Courage

Wings of Courage is a 1995 American-French drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. The 40-minute picture was written by Annaud with Alain Godard. It was the world's first dramatic picture shot in the IMAX-format. Additionally, it was the first 3-D IMAX fiction film. The film is an account of the real-life story of early airmail pilot Henri Guillaumet , whose small plane crashes in the South American Andes, forcing him to trek back to civilization on foot. Meanwhile the story follows his family and friends at home, and their growing concern for him. Elizabeth McGovern, Val Kilmer and Tom Hulce also star.

quick facts
Release date:1995
Directed by:Jean-Jacques Annaud
Rated:G (USA)
Runtime:50 Minutes
Cinematography:Robert Fraisse
Estimated budget:$20,000,000
Genre:Short Film, Adventure

Cast of Wings of Courage

Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer
Jean Mermoz
Born:December 31, 1959
Age:52
Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Noëlle Guillaumet
Born:July 18, 1961
Age:50

Film director of Wings of Courage

Jean-Jacques Annaud
Jean-Jacques Annaud
Born: October 1, 1943
Age: 68

Jean-Jacques Annaud is a French film director, film producer and screenwriter. Annaud was born in Juvisy-sur-Orge, Essonne. He was educated at the technical school in Vaugirard and in 1964 graduated from the prestigious film school Institut des Hautes Études Cinématographiques in Paris....
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