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The Spirit of St. Louis is a 1957 biographical film directed by Billy Wilder and starring James Stewart and adapted by Charles Lederer from Charles Lindbergh’s autobiography. The film follows the life and career of Lindbergh, specifically his historic trans-Atlantic flight, and is named for the plane Lindbergh flew.

Plot

The film is a biography of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh (based on his autobiography), and follows Lindbergh (James Stewart) through the early days of aviation, when he worked as a mail carrier through his flight to fame. The film especially focuses on his 1927 trans-Atlantic flight from New York to Paris.

Reception

When released in April 1957, the film was a critical and box-office failure. However,the film was commended for its special effects and James Stewart’s competent performance. At the 1958 Academy Awards, Louis Lichtenfield earned a nomination for Best Effects.

Cast

James Stewart as Charles Augustus 'Slim' Lindbergh
Murray Hamilton as Bud Gurney
Patricia Smith as Mirror Girl
Bartlett Robinson as Benjamin Frank Mahoney
Marc Connelly as Father Hussman
Arthur Space as Donald Hall
Charles Watts as O.W. Schultz

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