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The Flying Irishman

See the "inside story" of his flight in this exciting drama of life!

5.0(6)19391h 11m1

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.

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    5.0/10

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Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English
  • irish-american
  • pilot
  • aviator

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Still from The Flying Irishman

Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR7 Apr 1939

Frequently asked questions

When was The Flying Irishman released?
The Flying Irishman was released on 7 April 1939.
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Is there a Hindi trailer for The Flying Irishman?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Flying Irishman is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Flying Irishman?
The Flying Irishman holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 6 votes.
Who directed The Flying Irishman?
The Flying Irishman (1939) was directed by Leigh Jason.
How long is The Flying Irishman?
The Flying Irishman runs for 1h 11m.

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