At the Grand Balcony

At the Grand Balcony

1949 · 123 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

World War I aviator Carbot attempts to establish a commercial airline after the war, for the purpose of delivering the mail to the outermost regions of France.

Directed by Henri Decoin · Written by Joseph Kessel

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