Only Angels Have Wings (1939)

In the remote, mountain-enclosed South American port town of Barranca, the ship San Luis harbors for a brief respite. Here, the vivacious cabaret singer Bonnie Lee disembarks, intrigued by the foreign surroundings. Her curiosity leads her into a ragtag group of American pilots, bravely navigating the perilous skies for Barranca Airways, a shaky operation run under the guidance of the tough yet warm-hearted Geoff Carter. Carter, an enigmatic figure, embodies the daring spirit of Barranca’s treacherous airspace, challenging the menacing 14,000 feet high pass, often shrouded in storm and fog. His daring exploits, reminiscent of Bonnie's trapeze artist father who performed without a safety net, draw her in, compelling her to abandon her journey home and linger in this high-stakes world. Despite the growing affection between Bonnie and Geoff, he remains aloof, his heart chained to the thrill of his dangerous lifestyle and the fear of being restrained by a woman. However, the equilibrium of this adrenaline-fueled world is shattered with the arrival of Bat MacPherson, a new pilot burdened with a tainted past. Accompanied by his wife Judy, Geoff’s ex-girlfriend, the scars of his previous mistake, the death of a young flyer due to his cowardice, loom ominously. As Bonnie strives to win over Geoff, he grapples with the ghosts of his past and the pressing challenge of securing a contract to keep the ailing Barranca Airways alive. Amid the brewing storm of personal conflicts, the pilots of Barranca Airways soar high, each flight a dance with danger, a testament to their unyielding spirit, and a reminder of the lives that hang in the balance.

Only Angels Have Wings is an adventure movie featuring Cary Grant.

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