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The Blue Max

The Blue Max

War · Action · Adventure · 1966

A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.

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The Blue Max

“There was no quiet on the Western Front!”

1966 War · Action · Adventure 2h 36m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

A young pilot in the German air force of 1918, disliked as lower-class and unchivalrous, tries ambitiously to earn the medal offered for 20 kills.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

John Guillermin

Written by

David Pursall · Gerald Hanley · Jack Seddon

George Peppard

George Peppard

Lt. Bruno Stachel

James Mason

James Mason

General Count von Klugermann

Ursula Andress

Ursula Andress

Countess Kaeti von Klugermann

Jeremy Kemp

Jeremy Kemp

Willi von Klugermann

Karl Michael Vogler

Karl Michael Vogler

Colonel Otto Heidemann

Anton Diffring

Anton Diffring

Holbach

Harry Townes

Harry Townes

Kettering

Court is in session

Put The Blue Max on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.