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I Wanted Wings

  • 19411941
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
511
YOUR RATING
William Holden, Veronica Lake, Ray Milland, and Brian Donlevy in I Wanted Wings (1941)
DramaWar
The personal and professional lives of three men from different walks of life who join the U.S. Army Air Corps are depicted.The personal and professional lives of three men from different walks of life who join the U.S. Army Air Corps are depicted.The personal and professional lives of three men from different walks of life who join the U.S. Army Air Corps are depicted.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
511
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mitchell Leisen
  • Writers
    • Richard Maibaum(screenplay)
    • Beirne Lay Jr.(screenplay)
    • Sig Herzig(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ray Milland
    • William Holden
    • Wayne Morris
  • Director
    • Mitchell Leisen
  • Writers
    • Richard Maibaum(screenplay)
    • Beirne Lay Jr.(screenplay)
    • Sig Herzig(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ray Milland
    • William Holden
    • Wayne Morris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win total

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    Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    William Holden and Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    Veronica Lake and Ray Milland in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    William Holden and Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    William Holden and Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    William Holden and Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    William Holden and Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)
    William Holden and Veronica Lake in I Wanted Wings (1941)

    Top cast

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    Ray Milland
    Ray Milland
    • Jeff Young
    William Holden
    William Holden
    • Al Ludlow
    Wayne Morris
    Wayne Morris
    • Tom Cassidy
    Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy
    • Capt. Mercer
    Constance Moore
    Constance Moore
    • Carolyn Bartlett
    Veronica Lake
    Veronica Lake
    • Sally Vaughn
    Harry Davenport
    Harry Davenport
    • 'Sandbags' Riley
    Phil Brown
    Phil Brown
    • Jimmy Masters
    Edward Fielding
    Edward Fielding
    • President of the Court
    Willard Robertson
    Willard Robertson
    • Judge Advocate
    Richard Lane
    Richard Lane
    • Flight Commander
    Addison Richards
    Addison Richards
    • Flight Surgeon
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    Hobart Cavanaugh
    • Mickey
    Douglas Aylesworth
    • Lt. Hopkins
    John Trent
    John Trent
    • Lt. Ronson
    Archie Twitchell
    Archie Twitchell
    • Lt. Clarkton
    Richard Webb
    Richard Webb
    • Cadet Captain
    John Hiestand
    • Radio Announcer
    • Director
      • Mitchell Leisen
    • Writers
      • Richard Maibaum(screenplay)
      • Beirne Lay Jr.(screenplay) (book "I Wanted Wings")
      • Sig Herzig(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ray Milland was in a plane which was being test flown for a shot in the film. Sensing an opportunity, Milland (an amateur skydiver) was about to jump out of the plane to parachute for free, when the pilot informed him of engine trouble. Upon returning to the ground, Milland related the tale to the horrified film crew, one of whom was the costumer who informed him that the parachute on his back was merely a non-functional prop.
    • Goofs
      When "Sandbags" Riley (Harry Davenport) says that he reported to President Grant after a free balloon flight in 1879. Grant, although he still could be addressed as "President," was not President of the United States in 1879. He had been out of office for two years.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Mercer: I expect you to make mistakes but don't make excuses.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sex, Censorship and the Silver Screen: Censored (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Born to Love
      Lyrics by Ned Washington

      Music by Victor Young

      Performed by Veronica Lake (uncredited) (dubbed by Martha Mears (uncredited))

    User reviews19

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    I watched much of the production taking place at Kelly Field in 1941
    I was to be a guard at the phony gate as the stars passed through but I was not in the picture when released. I was a private in the U.S. Army Air Corps at Kelly Field. I am sorely disappointed that some movie studio has the picture locked up so no one can now obtain a copy except at an exorbitant price on eBay. This picture seemed to be the "launch pad" for many in the cast. It was fun to see and hear stars such as Brian Donlevy and Ray Milland complaining about the hot weather at San Antonio. During the filming a plane crashed on the runway and the pilot burned in it. It seemed so very ironic that it happened in front of the cameras in reality while so much boring stuff was staged. I saw the movie in New Your on my way to Europe in WWII. Forrest Lee Green
    helpful•23
    5
    • tgreens554
    • Feb 26, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 1941 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jag vill ha vingar
    • Filming locations
      • Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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