Directed by Billy Wilder, The Spirit of St. Louis (1957) is a widely praised biopic. The story follows the lengthy preparations of aviator Charles Lindbergh as he prepares for his amazing feat of being the first pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic from New York to Paris. It includes flashbacks of Lindbergh's early efforts and work in aviation. Wonderful cinematography mixes with expert direction and acting. James Stewart is superb as the determined Charles Lindbergh.
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
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| The Spirit of St. Louis. 1957: James Stewart as Charles Lindbergh |
