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Hell's Angels

Hell's Angels

Drama · War · Action · 1930

When the Great War breaks out, brothers Roy and Monte Rutledge, each attending Oxford University, enlist with the Royal Flying Corps.

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Hell's Angels

“Howard Hughes' Thrilling Multi-Million Dollar Air Spectacle”

1930 Drama · War · Action 2h 11m

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6.5 / 10

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When the Great War breaks out, brothers Roy and Monte Rutledge, each attending Oxford University, enlist with the Royal Flying Corps.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Howard Hughes

Written by

Marshall Neilan · Joseph Moncure March

Ben Lyon

Ben Lyon

Monte Rutledge

James Hall

James Hall

Roy Rutledge

Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow

Helen

John Darrow

John Darrow

Karl Armstedt

Lucien Prival

Lucien Prival

Baron Von Kranz

Frank Clarke

Frank Clarke

Lt. von Bruen

R

Roy Wilson

Baldy Maloney

Court is in session

Put Hell's Angels on trial.

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

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“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.