Great Moments in Aviation

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.

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave

as Dr. Angela Bead

John Hurt

as Rex Goodyear

Jonathan Pryce

as Duncan Stewart

Dorothy Tutin

as Gwendolyn Quim

Rakie Ayola

as Gabriel Angel

David Harewood

as Steward

Carmen Munroe

as Vesuvia

Oliver Samuels

as Thomas

Stan Pretty

as Waiter

Margaret Robertson

as American Woman

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