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Ace Eli and Rodger of the Skies is a 1973 American adventure-comedy film based on a story by Steven Spielberg. 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. English actress Pamela Franklin provided the love interest. One of the driving forces behind the production, Robertson was a pilot in real life, although Hollywood stunt pilot Frank Tallman flew most of the aerial scenes.
Original Release
04/01/1973
US Release
04/01/1973
Cast
Name | Character |
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Cliff Robertson | Ace Eli Walford |
Eric Shea | Roger Walford / Rodger Walford |
Pamela Franklin | Shelby |
Rosemary Murphy | Hannah |
Bernadette Peters | Allison |
Alice Ghostley | Sister Lite |
Kelly Jean Peters | Rachel |
Don Keefer | Mr. Parsons |
Patricia Smith | Mrs. Wilma Walford |
Royal Dano | Jake |
Directors
Writers
Claudia Salter, Steven Spielberg
Cast
Name | Character |
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Cliff Robertson | Ace Eli Walford |
Eric Shea | Roger Walford / Rodger Walford |
Pamela Franklin | Shelby |
Rosemary Murphy | Hannah |
Bernadette Peters | Allison |
Alice Ghostley | Sister Lite |
Kelly Jean Peters | Rachel |
Don Keefer | Mr. Parsons |
Patricia Smith | Mrs. Wilma Walford |
Royal Dano | Jake |
Robert Hamm | Dumb Dickie |
Herb Gatlin | Frank Savage |
Arthur Malet | Brother Watson |
Ariana Munker | Betty Jo |
Hope Summers | Laura |
Jim Boles | Abraham |
Lew Brown | Harrison |
Brent Hurst | Jeffrey / Mrs. Parsons |
Jan Simms | Mrs. Parsons |
Rodger Peck | Leroy |
Producers
Name | Role |
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James Cresson | Producer |
Robert Fryer | Producer |