A two-fisted adventure tale set in South America, ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS stars Cary Grant as the tough-talking head of an air freight service operating in the dangerous Andes Mountains. Jean Arthur co-stars as a vacationing showgirl who becomes entangled in a romantic rivalry with Rita Hayworth for Grant's affections. Directed by Howard Hawks, this potent blend of humor, romance, and action showcases one of the finest examples of classic Hollywood storytelling. The film highlights the legendary collaboration between director Howard Hawks and stars Cary Grant and Jean Arthur, set against the perilous backdrop of early aviation.

Release Information:

• Original Release Year: 1939
• Studio/Distributor: The Criterion Collection

Feature Presentation:

• Genre: Romance, Adventure
• Audio: English (PCM Stereo)

Special Features:

• New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
• Audio excerpts from a 1972 conversation between filmmakers Howard Hawks and Peter Bogdanovich
• New interview with film critic David Thomson
• Howard Hawks and His Aviation Movies – a new program featuring film scholars Craig Barron and Ben Burtt
• Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1939, starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Rita Hayworth, Richard Barthelmess, and Thomas Mitchell, and hosted by director Cecil B. DeMille
• Trailer
• An essay by critic Michael Sragow

Technical Specifications:

• Format: Blu-ray
• Region: FREE
• Video Quality: 1080p Full HD
• Codec: PCM Stereo

Cast & Crew:

• Director: Howard Hawks
• Main Cast: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Rita Hayworth

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