Movie

Captain Eddie

“"Rick" is on the Screen ! The Gripping . . . Exciting Story of America's First Ace of Aces !”

★ 7.3(4)19451h 48m

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Good to know

Director: Lloyd Bacon
Release date: 1945-06-18
Runtime: 1h 48m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Eureka Pictures

About Captain Eddie

Captain Eddie is a 1945 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari and Charles Bickford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Captain Eddie in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

WWI flyer Eddie Rickenbaker remembers his life which brought him from a car salesman, race driver and pilot in WWI, to an important person in the early years of civil airline service, after his plane crashed in the South Pacific in late 1942.

Cast

Fred MacMurray

Eddie Rickenbacker

Lynn Bari

Adelaide Frost Rickenbacker

Charles Bickford

William Rickenbacker

Thomas Mitchell

Ike Howard

Lloyd Nolan

Lt. Jim Whitaker

James Gleason

Tom Clark

Spring Byington

Mrs. Frost

Mary Philips

Elsie Rickenbacker

Darryl Hickman

Eddie Rickenbacker as a boy

Dwayne Hickman

Louis Rickenbacker

Richard Conte

Pvt. John Bartek

Stanley Ridges

Col. Hans Adamson

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Captain Eddie in United States?+

Captain Eddie is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Captain Eddie on Netflix?+

Captain Eddie is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Captain Eddie?+

Captain Eddie has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who stars in Captain Eddie?+

Captain Eddie stars Fred MacMurray, Lynn Bari, Charles Bickford, Thomas Mitchell and Lloyd Nolan.

When did Captain Eddie come out?+

Captain Eddie is a 1945 movie directed by Lloyd Bacon.

What genre is Captain Eddie?+

Captain Eddie is Drama film.

Who directed Captain Eddie?+

Captain Eddie was directed by Lloyd Bacon.