description The Great Waldo Pepper Overview
The Great Waldo Pepper portrays a World War I veteran in 1920s America struggling with postwar disillusionment. The film focuses on his involvement in barnstorming activities and the resulting aviation accidents which contributed to the passage of the Air Commerce Act. Robert Redford stars alongside Margot Kidder, Bo Svenson, Edward Herrmann, and Susan Sarandon.
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info The Great Waldo Pepper Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1975 |
help The Great Waldo Pepper FAQ
Who is Waldo Pepper in The Great Waldo Pepper?
Waldo Pepper is a World War I veteran who works as a barnstorming pilot in 1920s America. Robert Redford plays him in the 1975 film directed by George Roy Hill.
What is barnstorming in The Great Waldo Pepper?
Barnstorming was a form of traveling aviation entertainment in which pilots performed stunts and offered rides at temporary air shows. The film uses Waldo's work as a barnstormer to show both the excitement and danger of early civilian flying.
Does The Great Waldo Pepper focus on World War I combat?
The film is set after World War I and focuses mainly on veterans trying to build lives in civilian aviation. War memories still shape Waldo's identity, ambitions, and rivalry with another pilot.
What historical change is connected to the film's aviation accidents?
The story links dangerous early aviation practices to pressure for stronger federal regulation. The Air Commerce Act of 1926 created a framework for federal oversight of civil aviation in the United States.
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