Great Moments in Aviation (1994)
Overview
The film follows Gabriel Angel (Rakie Ayola), a young Caribbean aviator who falls in love with the forger Duncan Stewart (Jonathan Pryce) on her journey to England. Stewart is pursued by his nemesis Rex Goodyear (John Hurt), and the group are supported by Dr Angela Bead (Vanessa Redgrave) and Miss Gwendolyn Quim (Dorothy Tutin), retired missionaries who become lovers during the voyage.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.6813 |
Directed By
Beeban Kidron
Crew
Beeban Kidron
Rachel Portman
John Stothart
Tony Burrough
Matthew Hamilton
Jeanette Winterson
Remi Adefarasin
Les Lansdown
Mark Kebby
John Hill
Leo Davis
Phillippa Giles
Mark Shivas
Jack Stew
Jean Speak
Simon Finney
Simon Finney
TOP CAST
Vanessa Redgrave
Dr. Angela Bead
John Hurt
Rex Goodyear
Jonathan Pryce
Duncan Stewart
Dorothy Tutin
Gwendolyn Quim
Rakie Ayola
Gabriel Angel
David Harewood
Steward
Carmen Munroe
Vesuvia
Oliver Samuels
Thomas
Stan Pretty
Waiter
Margaret Robertson
American Woman
Alex Tetteh-Lartey
Vesuvia's Guest
Sol Raye
Vesuvia's Guest
Joan Hooley
Vesuvia's Guest
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