# Wings (1927)

> A spectacular silent World War I aviation drama turns a love triangle between two young pilots into an affecting story of rivalry, sacrifice, and comradeship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17782

## Facts

- Runtime: 144 min
- Genres: Drama, Action, War, Romance
- Director: William A. Wellman
- Cast: Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen, Jobyna Ralston, El Brendel, Richard Tucker, Gary Cooper, Gunboat Smith
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0018578/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, romantic, melodramatic, classic film night, aviation film marathon

## Synopsis

In the skies of World War I, friendship and rivalry collide amidst the chaos of battle and love.

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