The Flying Irishman
"See the "inside story" of his flight in this exciting drama of life!"
Originally released in 1939. The Flying Irishman is a drama film. directed by Leigh Jason. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Douglas Corrigan, Eddie Quillan, and Paul Kelly
Synopsis
This is the story of the historic 1938 flight of Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan. Mr. Corrigan starred in this film, which chronicled his infamous flight. On July 17, 1938, Mr. Corrigan loaded 320 gallons of gasoline (40 hours worth) into the tiny, single engine plane. While expressing his intent to fly west to Long Beach, CA, Mr. Corrigan flew out of Floyd Bennett Field heading east over the Atlantic. Instrumentation in the plane included two compasses (both malfunctioned) and a turn-and-bank indicator. The cabin door was held shut with baling wire. Nearly 29 hours later, he landed in Baldonnel near Dublin. He forever claimed to be surprised at arriving in Ireland rather than California. He returned to the US as a hero, with a ticker tape parade in New York and received numerous medals and awards.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Corrigan
as Douglas Corrigan
Eddie Quillan
as Henry Corrigan
Paul Kelly
as Butch Brannen
Robert Armstrong
as Joe Alden
Gene Reynolds
as Young Douglas Corrigan
Minor Watson
as Airport Personnel Manager
Dorothy Peterson
as Ma Corrigan
Scotty Beckett
as Young Henry Corrigan
Peggy Ryan
as Edith Corrigan
Becky Bohanon
as Young Edith Corrigan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flying Irishman about?
This is the story of the historic 1938 flight of Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan. Mr. Corrigan starred in this film, which chronicled his infamous flight. On July 17, 1938, Mr. Corrigan loaded 320 gal...
Who directed The Flying Irishman?
The Flying Irishman was directed by Leigh Jason.
How long is The Flying Irishman?
The Flying Irishman has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Flying Irishman released?
The Flying Irishman was released on April 7, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flying Irishman?
The main cast of The Flying Irishman includes Douglas Corrigan, Eddie Quillan, Paul Kelly, Robert Armstrong, Gene Reynolds.