This troubled film was originally shot in 1971 and was so drastically recut that the film s screenwriter, director and producers all used pseudonyms. Ace eli and rodger of the skies library of congress. Its difficult to determine just what sort of movie the makers of ace eli and rodger of the skies had in. Eli cliff robertson was a heroic flying ace performing daring missions over europe during world war i.
Ace eli and rodger of the skies john erman 1973 92min. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1972 authentic 8 x 10. The story of ace eli walford, a 1920s stunt flyer who barnstorms around the country, taking his elevenyearold son rodger with him as. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Related to room 222 in melodic content and in attitude is one of goldsmiths most obscure feature scores, for ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973. For years ace eli and rodger of the skies has been unavailable, both on vhs tape and on dvd. Apr 10, 2011 the most complete version of spielbergs 1961 war film. After recently watching it on youtube, i can now understand why. Seems to be a very good film rated pg, setting in the early 1920s starring cliff robertson as wwi ace ace eli walford and. This fairly obscure goldsmith score was released by film score monthly, paired on a cd with goldsmiths music for the tv series room 222.
The film centers on a barnstorming pilot cliff robertson and his son eric shea as they fly around the united states in the 1920s, having adventures along the way. All the great songs and lyrics from the ace eli and rodger of the skies original motion picture soundtrack album ont he webs largest and most authoritative lyrics resource. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 the story of ace eli walford, a 1920s stunt flyer who barnstorms around the country, taking his elevenyearold son rodger with him as he goes from town to town. Nov 30, 2017 in this video, i go into detail about the troubled production of ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973, which was based on an original story by steven spielberg, and was so disastrously recut. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 pg 1h 32min drama 1 april 1973 usa story of a 1920s stunt flyer and the son he takes on the road with him. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. In this video, i go into detail about the troubled production of ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973, which was based on an original story by steven spielberg, and was so disastrously recut by twentieth century fox that director john erman. Eli, a killer with the ladies at first, always leaves them unsatisfied. May 15, 2010 ace eli and rodger of the skies jerry goldsmith, 1973. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 cliff robertson. Ace eli and rodger of the skies r the new york times.
The scarlett ohara war is a 1980 madefortv docudrama film directed by john erman. The best thing that can be said about ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 is that its lame title accurately reflects the quality of the film. In this video, i go into detail about the troubled production of ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973, which was based on an original story by steven spielberg, and was so disastrously recut by twentieth century fox that director john erman, screenwriter claudia salter and producers robert fryer and james cresson all had their names taken. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Ace eli and rodger of the skies room 222 soundtrack from 2001, composed by jerry goldsmith.
Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 silver scenes. Ace eli and rodger of the skies room 222 soundtrack 2001. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 eli cliff robertson was a heroic flying ace performing daring missions over europe during world war i. She also appeared in ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 with cliff robertson. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 john erman, bill. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 movie moviefone. Escape to nowhere 1961 early steven spielberg film the. This time all of the composers contribution to the fox tv series. Ace eli and rodger of the skies soundtrack details. Watch ace eli and rodger of the skies online stream full.
Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1apr 1973 director. John erman, jerry goldsmith, jerry goldsmith, and alexander courage arthur morton. Ace eli and roger of the skies times favorite theater button. Eli has built a successful career at a top law firm in san francisco representing only the biggest and richest corporations that make a habit of screwing over the little guy. Ace eli and rodger of the skies is a 1973 american adventurecomedy film based on a story by steven spielberg. The score is from a film that is largely forgotten and unavailable on video and was badly panned during its release, although it is somewhat. Bernadette peters, rosemary murphy, eric shea, pamela franklin en cliff robertson.
He is also one of the cofounders of dreamworks studios. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 movies, tv, celebs, and more. The precocious elevenyearold rodger cusses and smokes without remorse and dutifully takes care of his irresponsible father during the ensuing months. Following the death of his wife after the war, he flies around the countryside as a barnstormer, with the help of his 11yearold son, rodger eric shea. The story of ace eli walford, a 1920s stunt flyer who barnstorms around the country, taking his elevenyearold son rodger with him as he goes from town to. Cast and crew credits for ace eli and rodger of the skies, 1973, directed by bill sampson, with cliff robertson, pamela franklin, eric shea, at turner classic movies. The place is rural kansas, and the time is midsummer in the early nineteentwenties, not long after world war i. Jerry goldsmith online ace eli and rodger of the skies. I was astonished to read in the liner notes that it was written by steven spielberg, who was even going to direct it until fox decided he wasnt experienced enough. Later in her career, dixie lee worked on legacy 1976.
View ace eli and rodger of the skies, 1973, directed by bill sampson, with cliff robertson, pamela franklin, eric shea, in its original aspect ratio. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 theatrical aspect. Sep 07, 2016 for years ace eli and rodger of the skies has been unavailable, both on vhs tape and on dvd. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 directed by john. Ace eli and roger of the skies 1973 total time 925 21. The resulting film centers on eli cliff robertson, who was a heroic flying ace that performed daring missions over europe during world war i. To eli, san willow seems to be as fabled as xanadu and quite as remote.
Watch ace eli and rodger of the skies starring cliff robertson in this actionadventure on directv. Robert fryer and james cresson all had their names taken off the film. Ace eli and rodger of the skies sonicwbii wiki fandom. Soundtrack collection ace eli through aladdin bigbeaks blog. He finds time to pitch woo with a bevy of adoring country females who swoon at the very sight of his skullcap. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing ace eli and roger of the skies near you. Period piece has robertson as an exww i air ace who returns to the tranquility of the early 1920s. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 changes the movie. Find similar and related movies for ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973. Ace eli and rodger of the skies is a 1973 american adventure comedy film based on a story by steven spielberg. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 the movie soundtrack. Period piece has robertson as an exww i air ace who returns to the tranquility of the early 1920s but puts excitement back into his life by barnstorming through kansas with his 11yearold son, shea. New york times subscribers enjoy full access to timesmachineview over 150 years of new york times journalism, as it originally appeared.
During their adventures, ace eli finds himself caught in a love triangle between duplicitous flapper shelby pamela franklin and kind. This troubled film was originally shot in 1971 and was so drastically recut that the film s. The story of ace eli walford, a 1920s stunt flyer who barnstorms around the country, taking his elevenyearold son rodger with him as he goes from town to town. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 from adam zanzie plus. Ace eli and rodger of the skies, which opened yesterday at neighborhood theaters, is about the adventures of rodger and eli getting from nowhere to nowhere. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 ace eli and rodger. The most complete version of spielbergs 1961 war film.
Overview of ace eli and rodger of the skies, 1973, directed by bill sampson, with cliff robertson, pamela franklin, eric shea, at turner classic movies. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 silver scenes a. Eli then decides to build a new biplane from a mail order kit to barnstorm for cash with his only son, rodger. But after experiencing a series of odd hallucinations, eli seeks to find a deeper meaning to life while trying not to lose his job and destroy his relationship with the. This production was announced as an upcoming releasethough as it turned out, the film lay on the shef for several years thereafter. When you look forward to seeing a hardtofind film after many years. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 the movie database. Ace eli and rodger of the skies must be the most cumbersomelyentitled film thats ever been released. Following the death of his wife after the war, he flies around the countryside as a. May 08, 2003 ace eli and rodger of the skies must be the most cumbersomelyentitled film thats ever been released. In mid1920s rural kansas, carefree barnstorming pilot ace eli crashes his plane during a joyride, killing his wife wilma. Steven spielberg born december 18, 1946 is an american director, producer, and screenwriter.
Spielberg originally wrote the story and was slated to direct the film that eventually became ace eli and rodger of the skies, but he was replaced when the original producers of the film left. English actress pamela franklin provided the love interest. The resulting film centers on eli cliff robertson, who was a heroic flying ace that performed daring missions over europe during. The story of ace eli walford, a 1920s stunt flyer who barnstorms. Spielberg originally wrote the story and was slated to direct the film that eventually became ace eli and rodger of the skies, but he was replaced when the original producers of the film. Promotional headshot of actress bernadette peters, as she appears in the movie ace eli and rodger of the skies, 1973. Ace eli and rodger of the skies full movie youtube. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 release info imdb. When cliff robertson was toasted by ralph edwards on the tv series this is your life in 1972, robertson was standing on the set of ace eli and roger of the skies. Dixie lee next focused her career on film, appearing in lets go places 1930, no limit 1931 and manhattan love song 1934. If a period piece about a wwi flyer adjusting to civilian life as a barnstormer is what you are looking for, i suggest the great waldo pepper 1975. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 tom sawyer 1973 sometimes a great notion 1971. When you look forward to seeing a hardtofind film after many years, it is such a shame when it turns out to be a dud.
One of the driving forces behind the production, robertson was a pilot. In essence, ace eli and rodger of the skies is about the adventures of rodger and eli getting from nowhere to nowhere. The film centers on a barnstorming pilot cliff robertson and his son as they fly around the united states in the 1920s, having adventures along the way. Shop ace eli and rodger of the skies 1972 authentic 8 x 10 original movie still cliff robertson drama and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. He is considered one of the founding pioneers of the new hollywood era, as well as one of the most popular directors and producers in film history. Ace eli and rodger of the skies 1973 rarefilmm the cave of. Ace eli and rodger of the skies original motion picture. Ace eli and rodger of the skies room 222 more obscure goldsmith rarities from fsm.
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