Give Us Wings (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1940, Give Us Wings is a comedy, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 62 minutes. “TOUGH HIDES...and STOUT HEARTS!...THE DEAD END KIDS and Little Tough Guys!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dead End Kids epic. The boys want desperately to fly, and get mixed up with crooked crop dusters, whose planes are flying deathtraps.
Who’s in it. Give Us Wings stars Billy Halop as Tom, Huntz Hall as Pig, Gabriel Dell as String and Bernard Punsly as Ape, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Give Us Wings has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Give Us Wings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Give Us Wings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Give Us Wings (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Give Us Wings change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Give Us Wings worth watching?
- Give Us Wings holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Give Us Wings?
- Give Us Wings stars Billy Halop, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Bernard Punsly and Bobby Jordan.
- When was Give Us Wings released?
- Give Us Wings was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.