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The Gypsy Moths is a 1969 American drama film, based on the 1955 novel of the same name by James Drought and directed by John Frankenheimer. The film tells the story of three barnstorming skydivers and their effect on a Midwestern American town, focusing on the differences in values between the town folk and the hard-living skydivers.
The Gypsy Moths: Directed by John Frankenheimer. With Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Gene Hackman, Scott Wilson. Three skydivers and their travelling thrill show barnstorm through a small midwestern town one Fourth of July weekend.
- (2.5K)
- Action, Drama, Romance
- John Frankenheimer
- 1969-09-03
The gypsy moth is found mainly in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces. These moths were accidentally introduced into Massachusetts in 1869 by a French naturalist trying to cross the European gypsy moth with North American silkworms.
A movie about three skydivers who perform dangerous stunts and have personal conflicts. Roger Ebert praises the aerial photography and the performances, but criticizes the lack of emotional involvement and the slow pace.
Professional skydivers Mike Rettig, Joe Browdy, and Malcolm Webson arrive in Kansas to perform in the small town of Bridgeville. They are invited to stay at the home of Elizabeth and John Brandon, Webson's aunt and uncle. Suffocated by her loveless, childless marriage, Elizabeth finds herself attracted to Rettig.
- John Frankenheimer, Al Jennings
- Burt Lancaster
Jul 31, 2014 · The Gypsy Moths (1969) Official Trailer - Gene Hackman, Burt Lancaster Movie HD. Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers. 1.66M subscribers. 33K views 9 years ago.
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The Gypsy Moths (1969) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
