Only Angels Have Wings

Only Angels Have Wings is a 1939 American drama film directed by Howard Hawks, and starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur, based on a story written by Hawks. The film also marked the first major screen appearance of Rita Hayworth. It is generally regarded as being among Hawks finest films, particularly in its portrayal of the professionalism of the pilots, its atmosphere, and the flying sequences.

Dutchy will secure a lucrative government mail contract that would put the airline on a solid financial footing if he can provide reliable service during a trial period. On the last day of the trial, bad weather closes the mountain pass. Geoff plans to fly a new Ford Trimotor over the mountains at an altitude of 17,000 feet. Kid asks to go with him, as copilot. When Geoff refuses him, Kid suggests letting the toss of a coin decide the matter. Geoff tries to grab the coin in midair. However, it lands on the floor, and he picks it up and finds that it has two heads which would insure Kids being on board the Trimotor flight. Realizing how important it is to Kid, Geoff agrees to take him along. Just before leaving, Bonnie tries to talk Geoff out of going. As they hug, she takes his gun out of his holster, points it at him and tells Geoff that she wont let him go. Knowing that she really cant stop him, she lowers the gun. However, when she drops the gun down on a table, it accidentally fires, hitting Geoff in the shoulder. Unable to fly, Geoff agrees to let Bat and Kid try flying over the mountains instead. However, they are unable to climb above 15,600 feet before the plane takes an unexpected dive. Kid radios Geoff and tells him that the plane could not make it high enough to go over mountains. Although Geoff tells them to turn around and return, Kid and Bat decide to try to fly through the fogged in pass. On the way through, they encounter a flock of condors with one crashing through the windshield, injuring Kid and another starting one of their engines on fire. Kid tells Bat to bail out, but Bat refuses, turns the plane around and manages to land the burning plane back in Barranca. Kid dies from a broken neck, but not before telling Geoff of Bats heroism. As a result, Bat is finally welcomed by the others.Bonnie is torn between leaving and staying, and confronts Geoff in hopes that he will ask her to stay. However, Geoff is quoted earlier as saying that he would ne

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