The Last Flight
Seen it?1931 | 76 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Paths of Glory or Patton, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
WWI pilots Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis, traumatized by the devastation of the war, head to Paris instead of home, where they meet the eccentric and wealthy Nikki, who is drawn to Cary. The five friends, tagged by boorish reporter Frink, drink their way from Paris to Lisbon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$450K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Dieterle
- Richard BarthelmessCary Lockwood
- David MannersShep Lambert
- Johnny Mack BrownBill Talbot
- Helen ChandlerNikki
- Elliott NugentFrancis
- Yola d'AvrilFrench Party Girl at Cafe
- Walter ByronFrink
- Luis AlberniSpectator at Bullfight
- Herbert BunstonMan on Train
- Jay EatonExtra in Claridge Bar