Review of The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) by Adam A — 02 Jul 2007

Awesome Aviation flick leaves you with an appreciation for the early days of aviation.

This review of The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) was written by Adam A on 02 Jul 2007.

The Spirit of St. Louis has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bill C (822) on 27 Jun 2012

James Stewart stars as Charles Lindbergh as he makes his legendary solo flight to Paris…

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By Anis T (131) on 23 Sep 2008

A really great film, shot well, acting not too cheesy for a 50's film, it is a classic well worth checking it out, it kept me excited and interested…

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By Warren S (291) on 28 Feb 2008

A fascinating piece of history and then you add James Stewart and Billy Wilder...and you have a hit…

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By Byron B (1,084) on 08 Jun 2008

I saw it at school... it was ok but at the age I saw it I really didnt care for it. maybe I should watch it again…

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By Uncle Walty (29) on 13 May 2008

Billy Wilder was Spielberg before there was Spielberg. Great film…

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By Craig C (655) on 26 Dec 2013

Director Billy Wilder turns one of the 20th Century's defining events into a one-man show for Jimmy Stewart, who rises to the occasion…

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By Guy L (122) on 19 May 2011

James Stewart IS miscast, playing James Stewart instead of Charles Lindbergh, but the flying and engineering scenes are epic…

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By Davey M (514) on 28 Jul 2007

This could've been a boring movie, showing a 30+ hour flight, but Wilder was excellent at making the whole thing suspenseful and interesting…

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By Thomas S (1,263) on 22 Mar 2008

Well this flim Visually is pretty drab, and it's quite pointlessly photographed in Cinemascope…

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By Chemi G (98) on 04 Jun 2007

Jimmy Stewart plays Charles Lindbergh.....it doesn't get any better than that…

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