Sky and Romance: 7 movies about pilots

Few people are lucky at least once in your life go up in the sky at the controls of the aircraft. And the pilots every working day consists of the clouds, the feeling of freedom, of danger and responsibility for other people's lives. Layfhaker recommends to watch films about the representatives of this romantic profession.

Catch Me If You Can

• USA, Canada, 2002.
• Duration: 141 min.
• IMDb: 8,0.
• "Kinopoisk": 8.5.

Adventure brilliant impostor Frank Ebegneyla by no less brilliant actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Frank knew early on that a little lie can solve small problems, but more daring deception - lead to phenomenal success. He flew around the world, pretending to be a pilot, a doctor and an assistant prosecutor, without any education, and became a millionaire, cashing fake checks in banks.

And only at the dedicated FBI agent had the patience for many years chasing at his heels. His played by Tom Hanks.

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Clear sky

• USSR, 1961.
• Duration: 104 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.
• "Kinopoisk": 8.1.

The history of the difficult life of a test pilot Astakhov in the postwar period. Once captured, he is forever tarnished reputation and many years could not find a place in life. But the love of a devoted girl, Sasha, saves him and helps to rise from the bottom of life.

One of the best films of Gregory Chuhraja and Soviet cinema as a whole.

Best shooter

• United States, 1986.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.
• "Kinopoisk": 7.1.

Iconic picture of Tony Scott with a young Tom Cruise.

The plot is simple: a young and beautiful pilot seeking attention chic girls. But bright future darkens the tragedy - the death of his friend. The main character will have to deal with the tragedy and, of course, go back to the conquest of the girl dreams.

We've already missed the toothy smile of Tom Cruise, so we can see a little bit of quality the trivial.

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Hot heads

• United States, 1991.
• Duration: 84 min.
• IMDb: 6,7.
• "Kinopoisk": 7.6.

Parody of the movie "Top Gun." In the title role - Charlie Sheen. Jokes crazy and rather flat. But there are so many that even the most severe skeptic will not be able to maintain a serious mine. In any case, the script is well laid out, and Charlie Sheen is magnificent. This is one of the best comedies.

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Squadron "Lafayette"

• United Kingdom, United States, 2006.
• Duration: 140 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,6.
• "Kinopoisk": 7.4.

A film about the legendary squadron during World War II. Without too much romance and pathos. But with an abundance of beautiful sky in the frame. Starring - James Franco, but in the background you will certainly notice Jean Reno.

The film is not outstanding, but fans of airplanes and clouds will like. You can watch the whole family.

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Adventurers

• France, Italy, 1967.
• Duration: 110 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.
• "Kinopoisk": 7.9.

Treasures, aircraft and sea views - Broken romance! But not vanilla, and refined in French - about friendship, loyalty and committed.

Surely you've seen this film as a child. But French cinema masterpieces do not become obsolete. Also starring the brightest stars of that time - Alain Delon and Lino Ventura.

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Miracle on the Hudson

• United States, 2016.
• Duration: 95 min.
• IMDb: 8,0.
• "Kinopoisk": 7.7.

This film is still going at the box office.

Despite the simple story - the story of the investigation of an emergency landing of 2009 - the movie tense and very touching. While Clint Eastwood otherwise not able to shoot.

The role of the heroic pilots who managed to land on the water jet airliner full of passengers, played by Tom Hanks. And Aaron Eckhart entire movie pleases wheat mustache and loyal gaze.

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