The Great Waldo Pepper

"The Great Waldo Pepper" is a 1975 film directed by George Roy Hill. The movie follows the story of Waldo Pepper, a former World War I pilot who becomes a barnstormer, performing daring aerial stunts in the 1920s. Waldo faces personal and professional challenges as he struggles to remain relevant in the changing aviation industry while trying to outshine a famed German pilot. The film explores themes of rivalry, redemption, and the pursuit of dreams during a time of aviation innovation and adventure.