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The Spirit of St. Louis

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This lauded biopic follows legendary pilot Charles Lindbergh (James Stewart) as he makes his historic solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. The film details earlier events in Lindbergh's aerial career, including his stints as a stunt pilot and a flight instructor, but it focuses largely on his dangerous journey over the Atlantic Ocean in his signature monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. Battling the elements and sleep deprivation, Lindbergh struggles to make a safe landing in France.
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Variety Staff Variety Aug 15, 2007
Spirit is a James Stewart one-man show. Go to Full Review Derek Adams Time Out Feb 9, 2006
It's quite engrossing, with the period trappings lovingly presented. Go to Full Review Bosley Crowther New York Times Jan 1, 2000
2.5/5
A haunting recollection of one of the thrilling events of our times has been handsomely staged by Mr. Wilder, and for that you should see the film. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Mar 31, 2023
4/10
A dragging, one-man show, featuring only a couple of other actors with any notable dialogue, and devoid of a love interest or any sort of consequential conflicts. Go to Full Review Frank Morriss Winnipeg Free Press Sep 14, 2022
The Spirit of St. Louis will hold your interest, and your sympathy, every foot of the way. This is largely due to James Stewart who plays the title role with such artless honesty that you are able to accept him as the character completely. Go to Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm Apr 8, 2022
3/4
...a national myth for the Eisenhower era. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Douglas G @Moviefandrg May 13, 2025 Stewart is a little old for this role, but a good re-enactment of Lindbergh’s amazing feat. See more j f @LiberteBurrows Jun 17, 2024 Wanted to hate it (both because Lindbergh was soft on Hitler, and St Louis stinks). But Billy Wilder and James Stewart will never not be good. Enjoyed it thoroughly, in spite of myself. See more Lomer A @RT49826661 Dec 28, 2023 Outstanding movie all the way around See more steve d @RT35616104 Jan 9, 2023 Well-made but its subject didn't earn it. See more georgan g @RT98616417 Sep 13, 2022 Somewhat outdated but still a solid biopic with a great performance by James Stewart. See more Jun 14, 2020 Jimmy Stewart is really too old to play 25-yr old Lindbergh, but it's really a good movie. See more Read all reviews
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Billy Wilder

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James Stewart

Charles Augustus "Slim" Lindbergh

Patricia Smith

Mirror Girl

Murray Hamilton

Bud Gurney

Bartlett Robinson

Benjamin Frank Mahoney

Marc Connelly

Father Hussman

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The Spirit of St. Louis

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Synopsis This lauded biopic follows legendary pilot Charles Lindbergh (James Stewart) as he makes his historic solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris. The film details earlier events in Lindbergh's aerial career, including his stints as a stunt pilot and a flight instructor, but it focuses largely on his dangerous journey over the Atlantic Ocean in his signature monoplane, the Spirit of St. Louis. Battling the elements and sleep deprivation, Lindbergh struggles to make a safe landing in France.
Director
Billy Wilder
Producer
Leland Hayward
Screenwriter
Charles Lederer, Billy Wilder, Wendell Mayes
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 20, 1957, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
2h 18m
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