Great Moments in Aviation

Great Moments in Aviation

Great Moments in Aviation

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Great Moments in Aviation

1994

1h 33m

4.9(9 votes)

Drama

Romance

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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BBC

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Dr. Angela Bead

John Hurt

John Hurt

Rex Goodyear

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Duncan Stewart

Dorothy Tutin

Dorothy Tutin

Gwendolyn Quim

Rakie Ayola

Rakie Ayola

Gabriel Angel

David Harewood

David Harewood

Steward

Carmen Munroe

Vesuvia

Oliver Samuels

Thomas

Stan Pretty

Waiter

Margaret Robertson

American Woman

Creative team

Directed by: Beeban Kidron
Written by: Jeanette Winterson
Produced by: Phillippa Giles

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