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The Great Waldo Pepper

The second greatest flyer in the world.

A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.

19751h 48mPGAdventure, Drama

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About The Great Waldo Pepper

Directors
George Roy Hill
Cast
Robert Redford, Bo Svenson, Bo Brundin, Susan Sarandon, Geoffrey Lewis, Edward Herrmann
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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