Ikarus, the Flying Man
Originally released in 1918. Ikarus, the Flying Man is a war/drama film. directed by Carl Froelich.
Starring Ernst Hofmann, Esther Carena, and Gustav Botz
Synopsis
Two French spies, Baron d’Aubigny and Clemence de Montignon, blackmail German engineer Günther Ellinghaus with his gambling debts into handing over his construction plans for the new Ikarus engine. He flees to New York and works as a waiter. When World War I breaks, he signs on as a fireman on a Dutch ship and returns to Europe. He becomes a fighter pilot in Germany and faces the former spies as his enemies. After an emergency landing he is taken into their headquarters. He escapes an attempted murder and fights his enemies in an air battle. Both of them survive and after the war Ellinghaus offers them his hand in reconciliation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1918
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Neutral-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ikarus, the Flying Man about?
Two French spies, Baron d’Aubigny and Clemence de Montignon, blackmail German engineer Günther Ellinghaus with his gambling debts into handing over his construction plans for the new Ikarus engi...
Who directed Ikarus, the Flying Man?
Ikarus, the Flying Man was directed by Carl Froelich.
How long is Ikarus, the Flying Man?
Ikarus, the Flying Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Ikarus, the Flying Man released?
Ikarus, the Flying Man was released on October 27, 1918 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ikarus, the Flying Man?
The main cast of Ikarus, the Flying Man includes Ernst Hofmann, Esther Carena, Gustav Botz, Olga Engl, Heinz Sarnow.