The Great Waldo Pepper(1975)
“The second greatest flyer in the world.”
Overview
A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.
Director
George Roy Hill
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Robert Redford
as Waldo Pepper
Bo Svenson
as Axel Olsson
Bo Brundin
as Ernst Kessler
Susan Sarandon
as Mary Beth
Geoffrey Lewis
as Newt
Edward Herrmann
as Ezra Stiles
Philip Bruns
as Dilhoefer
Roderick Cook
as Werfel
Kelly Jean Peters
as Patsy
Margot Kidder
as Maude
Scott Newman
as Duke
James S. Appleby
as Ace
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch The Great Waldo Pepper?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Great Waldo Pepper (1975).
What is The Great Waldo Pepper about?▼
A biplane pilot and WWI veteran takes up barnstorming and later a movie career in his quest for the glory days he misses.
Who directed The Great Waldo Pepper?▼
The Great Waldo Pepper was directed by George Roy Hill and released in 1975. It is a adventure, drama film.
How long is The Great Waldo Pepper?▼
The Great Waldo Pepper has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Great Waldo Pepper?▼
The cast of The Great Waldo Pepper includes Robert Redford as Waldo Pepper, Bo Svenson as Axel Olsson, Bo Brundin as Ernst Kessler, Susan Sarandon as Mary Beth, Geoffrey Lewis as Newt and more.
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