Great Moments in Aviation

Overview

The film follows Gabriel Angel (Rakie Ayola), a young Caribbean aviator who falls in love with the forger Duncan Stewart (Jonathan Pryce) on her journey to England. Stewart is pursued by his nemesis Rex Goodyear (John Hurt), and the group are supported by Dr Angela Bead (Vanessa Redgrave) and Miss Gwendolyn Quim (Dorothy Tutin), retired missionaries who become lovers during the voyage.

Directed by Beeban Kidron

Top cast

Vanessa Redgrave

Dr. Angela Bead

John Hurt

Rex Goodyear

Jonathan Pryce

Duncan Stewart

Dorothy Tutin

Gwendolyn Quim

Rakie Ayola

Gabriel Angel

David Harewood

Steward

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Carmen Munroe

Vesuvia

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Oliver Samuels

Thomas

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Stan Pretty

Waiter

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Margaret Robertson

American Woman

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Alex Tetteh-Lartey

Vesuvia's Guest

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Sol Raye

Vesuvia's Guest

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Joan Hooley

Vesuvia's Guest

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