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The Aviator (2004)

12A 170 min  -  Biography | Drama  -   25 December 2004 (USA)
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A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s.

Director:

Martin Scorsese

Writer:

John Logan
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The Aviator -- A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s. The Aviator -- A biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career, from the late 1920s to the mid-1940s.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Leonardo DiCaprio ...
Cate Blanchett ...
Kate Beckinsale ...
John C. Reilly ...
Alec Baldwin ...
Alan Alda ...
Ian Holm ...
Danny Huston ...
Gwen Stefani ...
Jude Law ...
Adam Scott ...
Matt Ross ...
Kelli Garner ...
Frances Conroy ...
Brent Spiner ...
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Storyline

The script begins as a young Hughes directs one of Scorsese's favorite films, Hell's Angels. Hughes was so obsessed with perfection in the aerial sequences that he waits forever for perfect conditions, right down to cloud formations. The Aviator ends in 1946, when Hughes was still a dashing young man and romancing actresses like Ava Gardner and Katharine Hepburn. Written by Ryan McIntosh <Save_Ferris85@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Aviation | 1920s | Fight | Spruce Goose | Phobia  | See more »

Taglines:

Imagine a life without limits. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual content, nudity, language and a crash sequence See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Miramax | Official site [Japan] | See more »

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Aviator See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$110,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$858,021 (USA) (19 December 2004) (40 Screens)

Gross:

$213,741,459 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

First film by director Martin Scorsese to gross over $100 million in the U.S. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When a model Hercules is shown at the party, it passes by two ladies in red twice. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Allene Hughes: Q-u-a-r-a-n-t-i-n-e.
Young Howard Hughes: Quarantine. Q-u-a-r-a-n-t-i-n-e. Quarantine.
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Crazy Credits

There are two different Panavision credits used: the "Filmed with
Panavision Cameras and Lenses" credit, and after that, the "Filmed in
Panavision" credit, despite being shot in Super 35. See more »

Connections

References The Philadelphia Story (1940) See more »

Soundtracks

"Happy Feet"
(1930)
Music by Milton Ager
Lyrics by Jack Yellen
Performed by The Manhattan Rhythm Kings See more »