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Ceiling Zero (1935)
Director: Howard Hawks
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From Time Out Film Guide
Something of a try-out for the later Only Angels Have Wings, this adaptation of a stage-play about mail pilots braving not only the elements but their own failing powers may suffer from a certain claustrophobic theatricality of setting, but Hawks keeps both his abiding interests (the tensions and loyalties within an enclosed group, the need for professionalism and a responsibility towards others) and his brisk narrative style to the fore. Cagney is superb as the devil-may-care flier whose womanising imperils the whole operation; O'Brien supplies solid support as the boss who ensures Cagney's belated redemption. Less complex and lyrical than Angels, but more than enough to go on with.Author: GA
Cast & crew
Director: Howard Hawks
Cast: James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, June Travis, Stuart Erwin, Isabel Jewell, Barton MacLane full cast
Genre(s): Action/Adventure
Duration: 95 mins
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