Fly Away, Young Man! 1947
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Director
- Miguel M. Delgado
- Network
- POSA Films
- Where to Stream
- VIX
What is Fly Away, Young Man!?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Fly Away, Young Man!" (1947).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1947
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 23, 1947
- Original language
- ES
- Origin
- Mexico
- Studios
- POSA Films
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 127 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~113 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- POSA Films
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "Fly Away, Young Man!" (1947).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Fly Away, Young Man!
Year: 1947
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: 12/23/1947 (MX)
Duration: 1h 53m
Director: Miguel M. Delgado
Stars: Mario Moreno «Cantinflas» and Miroslava Stern
Producer: Posa Films
Plot:
Cantinflas is a military private lacking discipline or rule-following skills.
He thinks only of his girlfriend, a maid in an opulent hacienda.
The hacienda owner has an ugly, shy daughter in love with Cantinflas.
Family arranges a wedding between the daughter and Cantinflas.
Cantinflas gets arrested to avoid the commitment.
During punishment, he learns to fly with a silly, poorly trained flight instructor.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Fly Away, Young Man! worth watching?
Fly Away, Young Man! holds a community rating of 8.1/10 based on 127 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Fly Away, Young Man! and when was it released?
Fly Away, Young Man! is a feature film with a runtime of 113 minutes. It was released in 1947. Release status: Released.
Who directed Fly Away, Young Man!?
Fly Away, Young Man! was directed by Miguel M. Delgado.
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