Flying Devils(1985)
A family of aerialists decides to go after the $250,000 prize being offered to any group that can execute a complicated trapeze maneuver. However, personal dramas and financial difficulties soon threaten to overtake the flyers' pursuit of the elusive quadruple somersault. The film received a Robert Award as the best Danish film of 1985.
Movie: Flying Devils
Top 10 Billed Cast
Nina Rosta
Arno
Horst Kupka
Erik
Oscar
Sepp
Lazlo Hart
Mory Ventura
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A family of aerialists decides to go after the $250,000 prize being offered to any group that can execute a complicated trapeze maneuver. However, personal dramas and financial difficulties soon threaten to overtake the flyers' pursuit of the elusive quadruple somersault. The film received a Robert Award as the best Danish film of 1985.
Release Date
1985-08-16
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