Four of the Thundering Jet

Four of the Thundering Jet

Four of the Thundering Jet

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Four of the Thundering Jet

1955

1h 38m

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Drama

Overview

In post-war Italy, some pilots of the Air Force, despite the difficulties in which they are forced to operate, manage to form an acrobatic squadron. From the dedication of these men will be born the "Frecce Tricolori", the Italian Air Force's acrobatic squadron.

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13 members

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Dawn Addams

Moglie di Rovi

Dawn Addams

Acting

Emma Baron

Madre di Montanari

Emma Baron

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Tino Carraro

Colonnello

Tino Carraro

Acting

Andrea Checchi

Cap. Rovi

Andrea Checchi

Acting

Antonio Cifariello

Tenente Luciano Zanchi

Antonio Cifariello

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Massimo Girotti

Maggiore Montanari

Massimo Girotti

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José Jaspe

Maresciallo Alberti

José Jaspe

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Gianni Luda

Unknown Role

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Richard McNamara

Unknown Role

Richard McNamara

Directing

Giulio Paradisi

Sgt. Mag. Chiarelli

Giulio Paradisi

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Giulia Rubini

Unknown Role

Giulia Rubini

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Barbara Shelley

Unknown Role

Barbara Shelley

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Elsa Vazzoler

Donna del Maresciallo

Elsa Vazzoler

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