Lafayette Escadrille (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1958, Lafayette Escadrille is a drama, war and romance film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 93 minutes. “The Yanks who wore French uniforms – fought in French planes – and loved and loved French women” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hotshot young flyer falls for a French sex worker during World War I.
Who’s in it. Lafayette Escadrille stars Tab Hunter as Thad Walker, Etchika Choureau as Renee Beaulieu, Marcel Dalio as Drill Sergeant and David Janssen as Duke Sinclair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Lafayette Escadrille has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lafayette Escadrille page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lafayette Escadrille tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lafayette Escadrille (1958)?
- In US, Lafayette Escadrille is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lafayette Escadrille worth watching?
- Lafayette Escadrille holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lafayette Escadrille?
- Lafayette Escadrille stars Tab Hunter, Etchika Choureau, Marcel Dalio, David Janssen and Paul Fix.
- When was Lafayette Escadrille released?
- Lafayette Escadrille was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.