In Flight from Ashiya, Richard Widmark, Yul Brynner, and George Chakiris are search and rescue pilots. It's a tough business, one that requires compassion, courage, and logic. Sometimes, not everyone in need gets rescued because there's limited room in the planes. Dick is supposed to be the hardened villain, and we're supposed to be on George's side. But anyone who knows anything about their profession will take Dick's side! They're a search and rescue crew; not guardian angels. By definition, they have to search and rescue those they can. They can't save everyone, and some people will be left behind to die. Yet George gets tears in his eyes and calls Dick and unfeeling monster. It's pretty unfair.
And, as we learn through flashbacks, Dick has had his fair share of heartache in his past to help harden his heart. He fell in love with beautiful, sweet Shirley Knight; but since he's got "pain" written all over his forehead, we can guess it didn't last. Details will be revealed in their own time, and Dick gets a nice big weeping scene out of it. How often does he get to do that?
No matter your type, ladies, you'll get to have some eye candy during this movie. Three tough guys with soft spots in their hearts are pretty irresistible to a female audience. While they each have their distinct roles (Dick is the uncompassionate veteran, George is new and too soft), Yul is the only one with an active love interest with Suzy Parker. We can all hope that he makes it safely back from his missions and into Suzy's loving arms. She didn't make many movies, so it's always a treat to see her.
And, as we learn through flashbacks, Dick has had his fair share of heartache in his past to help harden his heart. He fell in love with beautiful, sweet Shirley Knight; but since he's got "pain" written all over his forehead, we can guess it didn't last. Details will be revealed in their own time, and Dick gets a nice big weeping scene out of it. How often does he get to do that?
No matter your type, ladies, you'll get to have some eye candy during this movie. Three tough guys with soft spots in their hearts are pretty irresistible to a female audience. While they each have their distinct roles (Dick is the uncompassionate veteran, George is new and too soft), Yul is the only one with an active love interest with Suzy Parker. We can all hope that he makes it safely back from his missions and into Suzy's loving arms. She didn't make many movies, so it's always a treat to see her.