Only Angels Have Wings is a 1939 film directed by Howard Hawks. The film's plot is a mix of adventure, romance, and drama that follows the lives of the crews at a small airport in the South American jungle. 

Plot

The story is set in a remote South American jungle, where a small airport is operated by a group of brave and determined pilots. The head of the airport is Geoff Carter (played by Cary Grant), a resolute man committed to delivering mail and vital supplies through the challenging weather conditions of the jungle.

The airport crews constantly face dangerous situations as they try to keep their small planes in the air. Life at the airport becomes even more complex when a mysterious woman, Bonnie Lee (played by Jean Arthur), arrives. She is on a journey and seeks to uncover the truth about the death of her ex-pilot husband.

The plot follows the daily challenges of the crews, the risks they encounter, and the dynamics among the characters. Geoff is haunted by memories of a past aviation tragedy, and Bonnie's arrival adds additional tensions.

"Only Angels Have Wings" explores themes of courage, sacrifice, love, and honor as the characters confront the trials of their dangerous profession. The film is known for its thrilling aviation sequences and the performances of Cary Grant and Jean Arthur.

Director: Howard Hawks

Writer: Jules Furthman

Producer: Howard Hawks

Music: Dimitri Tiomkin

Main Cast:

• Cary Grant as Geoff Carter
• Jean Arthur as Bonnie Lee
• Rita Hayworth as Judy MacPherson
• Richard Barthelmess as Bat MacPherson
• Thomas Mitchell as Kid Dabb
• Allyn Joslyn as Les Peters

Major Awards: The film received positive reviews from critics but did not win major Oscars or Golden Globe awards.

Box Office Gross: The film was a box office success.

Critical Reception: Only Angels Have Wings was praised by critics for Howard Hawks' direction and the performances of the cast, especially Cary Grant and Jean Arthur. The film is set at a small airport in South America and follows a group of brave pilots who deliver mail in perilous conditions. The film explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and sacrifice. Although it did not win major awards, the film is considered one of the classic adventure and action films of the 1930s.