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Ikarus, the Flying Man (1918)

Movie ★ 5.0 95 min

War Drama

Two French spies, Baron d’Aubigny and Clemence de Montignon, blackmail German engineer Günther Ellinghaus with his gambling debts into handing over his construction plans for the new Ikarus engine. He flees to New York and works as a waiter. When World War I breaks, he signs on as a fireman on a Dutch ship and returns to Europe. He becomes a fighter pilot in Germany and faces the former spies as his enemies. After an emergency landing he is taken into their headquarters. He escapes an attempted murder and fights his enemies in an air battle. Both of them survive and after the war Ellinghaus offers them his hand in reconciliation.

Carl Froelich Director Leo Heller Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 27, 1918
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0009220
Country
Language
Studio
Neutral-Film

Themes

Cast

Ernst Hofmann Ernst Hofmann Günther Ellinghaus Esther Carena Esther Carena Clemence de Montignon Gustav Botz Gustav Botz Günther's Father Olga Engl Olga Engl Günther's Mother Heinz Sarnow Heinz Sarnow Baron d'Aubigny Edith Sorel Cousin Erika Ernst Rennspies Political Agent

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ikarus, the Flying Man about?
Two French spies, Baron d’Aubigny and Clemence de Montignon, blackmail German engineer Günther Ellinghaus with his gambling debts into handing over his construction plans for the new Ikarus engine. He flees to New York and works as a waiter. When World War I breaks, he signs on as a fireman on a Dutch ship and returns to Europe. He becomes a fighter pilot in Germany and faces the former spies as his enemies. After an emergency landing he is taken into their headquarters. He escapes an attempted murder and fights his enemies in an air battle. Both of them survive and after the war Ellinghaus offers them his hand in reconciliation.
Who directed Ikarus, the Flying Man?
Ikarus, the Flying Man was directed by Carl Froelich.
Who stars in Ikarus, the Flying Man?
Ikarus, the Flying Man stars Ernst Hofmann, Esther Carena, Gustav Botz, Olga Engl.
When was Ikarus, the Flying Man released?
Ikarus, the Flying Man is a 1918 war, drama film.
Where can I watch Ikarus, the Flying Man?
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