It was september 2006, and at just 23, he was making his featurefilm debut, playing a pilot in a cast headed by james franco. It was directed by tony bill, a pilot and aviation enthusiast,written by phil sears, blake t. Flyboys by tony bill james franco, martin henderson, david. In mike wilsons book the difference between god and larry ellison, jobs says. Much like an author penning a terrible book that no publisher is interested in and then fronting up the cash for 50 copies to be printed anyway just to make himself feel better. Its also significantly superior to the curiously unabsorbing the red baron 2008.
I based a lot of of my research on a book that tony bill gave me that. Its a story about the lafayette escadrille, a daring bunch of young americans who flew for the french air corps before the united states entered the conflict in 1917. Flyboys is a tough read, but it is more than worthwhile. This book details a world war ii incident of the execution and cannibalism of five of eight american p. Staring david ellison, jennifer decker, martin henderson and james franco. So we were all in this really nice hotel but completely isolated from. The classic new york times bestselling story of heroism and sacrificeby the author of flags of our fathers, the imperial cruise, and the china mirage. Flyboys is a 2006 war drama, film set during world war i, starring james franco, martin henderson, jean reno, jennifer decker, david ellison, abdul salis. However, the writers did their best to give rawlins as many opportunities to be heroic as possible.
Joining him are a blue blood tyler labine, a black boxer abdul salis, a screw up david ellison and jean reno as a french captain. Flyboys by tony bill james franco, martin henderson. Shop movies starring david ellison on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. Reutersmax morse united states actor david ellison of the movie flyboys poses for a portrait in santa monica september 12, 2006. In its desire to reach a broad audience, flyboys intersperses action with romance, settling. Acting was ellisons ambition, and as he is a skilled stunt flier, the story about heroic young daredevils was close to his heart. Flyboys exclusive interview with producer dean devlin and. In the sense that he has more books on the subject matter than anyone ive ever met. So now david ellison is cofunding movies with paramount pictures. James franco, martin henderson, david ellison, jennifer decker, jean reno, tony bill.
Flyboys fullscreen on dvd 027616062246 from mgm ua. Twentythreeyearold david ellison is one of the stars of the new film, flyboys, ellison, who in real life is also an aerobatic pilot, plays a member of the famous. Eric walters is more than just a goodread,it is an excellent one. David ellison who plays eddie beagle talks about flyboys. Actor david ellison of the movie flyboys poses for a portrait in santa monica september 12, 2006. America has a rather detached attitude toward the first world war which seems rather distant and faraway, unlike the second, so the interest just wasnt there. James franco and david ellison interview flyboys 2006. David ellison was born in santa clara county, california. Yeah, when i read the script i couldnt believe that something like this would ever come across my desk, because it was the absolute perfect blend of my two passions.
Sep 22, 2006 flyboys is rated pg parents strongly cautioned. Let us be reminded that in the book of judges god designates judah as the tribe to begin fulfilling his. Mar 01, 2011 the premiere of flyboys was a big night for david ellison. How david ellison, son of larry ellison, scored big with. Schmoedown entertainment network recommended for you. One of the great things is that tony bill is actually a world war one scholar in his own right. Flyboys was made early in james francos career, and he was not ready to play the lead. Larry ellisons son keeps trying to buy his way into movie. Flyboys is a 2006 drama film set during world war i, starring james franco, martin henderson, jean reno, jennifer decker, david ellison and tyler labine. Ellison also appeared in the film as eddie beagle, a supporting character who provides many of the comic moments of the film. He is the son of billionaire oracle corporation cto larry ellison, and his thirdwife, barbara boothe ellison. Now that hes turned his attention to hollywood, he.
James franco, scott hazell, jean reno, david ellison, martin henderson. David ellison is the son of oracle founder larry ellison and a successful aerobatics pilot, having first taken to the air at the age of. The dream is to become reality for tony bill on september 22 when flyboys, the story of american. I liked how this book started from well before the war so the reader could understand the viewpoint of the japanese government and how that affected the way they fought during the war. Ellison, in israel with wife melanie craft, the novelist, and flyboy son david. Flyboys reveals for the first time ever the extraordinary story of those men. A true story of courage by james bradley, paperback. Oct 01, 2006 thrill seeker billionaires son flies on his own. Flyboys bluray region2 requires a multi region player. How david ellison, son of larry ellison, scored big with true grit. Ellisons company skydance media expanded in 20 with the launch of its television division. Terminator genisys, star trek 3, mi5, jack reacher, top gun 2.
He is a producer and actor, known for star trek beyond 2016, world war z. As an actor, ellison has performed in the films flyboys, little fish, strange pond and hole in one. David ellison was born on january 9, 1983 in the usa. Twentythreeyearold david ellison is one of the stars of the new film, flyboys, ellison, who in real life is also an aerobatic pilot, plays a member of the famous lafayette escadrille. The flyboys all have issues to resolve through their service. He begins with the lad blaine rawlings james franco who has just lost his familys farm to the bank, with william jensen philip winchester who must live up to his familys fame as heroes, with briggs lowry tyler labine whose father sees him as a complete loss to his wealthy gentrified family, with eddie beagle david ellison who leaves.
The records of a topsecret military tribunal were sealed, the lives of the eight flyboys were erased, and the parents, brothers, sisters, and sweethearts they left behind were left to wonder. He has executive produced shows such as altered carbon, and grace and frankie. Flyboys is a 2006 war drama, film set during world war i, starring james franco, martin henderson, jean reno, jennifer decker, david ellison, abdul salis, philip winchester, and tyler labine. You probably remember david ellison from flyboys, the 2005 wwii drama that he both financed and starred in. This acclaimed bestseller brilliantly illuminates a hidden piece of world war ii history as it tells the harrowing true story of nine american airmen shot down in the pacific. David attended the university of southern california. He talks about the pleasure of playing a world war one pilot in flyboys and. The neglected art of being interviewed warner books by tony medley, updated for the world of the internet. In his new book, flyboys, bradley revisits wwii with the tragic tale of eight pilots shot down over the pacific island of chichi jima in 1944. An oldfashioned adventure yarn set during world war i, flyboys calls to mind such largescale aviation epics of hollywoods golden age as wings, hells angels, and the dawn patrol. James franco, jean reno, david ellison, jennifer decker, martin henderson, tony bill, marc frydman, dean devlin.
A true story of courage is a nonfiction book by writer james bradley, and a national bestseller in the u. Our marketplace offers a huge selection of movies from sellers worldwide. Starring james franco, martin henderson, jean reno, david ellison, tyler labine, philip winchester, abdul salis. Over 500,000 copies in print and the only book on the job interview written by an experienced interviewer, one who has conducted thousands of interviews. The very same david ellison who bankrolled flyboys 2006 and cast himself in one of the lead roles. It was directed by tony bill, a pilot and aviation enthusiast. Sep 23, 2006 david ellison who plays eddie beagle talks about flyboys.
It was a really amazing experience because, where we shot, we were about an hour and a half outside of london. James franco, martin henderson, and david ellison star in a script penned by phil sears, blake t. The premiere of flyboys was a big night for david ellison. Flyboys is a 2006 war drama film set during world war i, starring james franco, martin henderson, jean reno, jennifer decker, david ellison, abdul salis, philip winchester, and tyler labine. The screenplay about men in aerial combat was written by phil. Flyboys is an entertaining action film about a fascinating chapter. History text books provide the reader with one benefit and or requirement to learn information in chronological order.
Ellison was named to varietys dealmaker list for 2010. James franco, martin henderson, david ellison, jennifer decker, jean reno, tyler labine, abdul salis, philip winchester, lex shrapnel, michael jibson 2006 9 minutes rated. As no studios would back the film, a group of filmmakers and investors including producer dean devlin i and according to pressreleases ace pilot david ellison, son of oracle corp. Whilst not great like the exceptional blue max, the blockbusterish flyboys is more compelling than the mundane aces high, albeit a little marred by comic book storytelling think legends of the fall.
Everything from planes and the experience he brings. David has had acting roles in the films flyboys, little fish, strange pond and parfection. Jennifer decker and dean devlin at the after party of the special screening of flyboys. May 11, 2012 flyboys, is inspired by the epic tale of the american young men who would become known as the legendary lafayette escadrille. David ellison and jennifer decker at the photocall of flyboys during the 58th international cannes film festival. Thrill seeker billionaires son flies on his own sfgate. The lafayette escadrille flies again flyboys should really be named the passion of tony bill because the movie reflects an academyawardwinning producers love of flying and his 30year quest to make an aviation movie specifically one based on another of his hobbies, the study of world war i. Flyboys 2006 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Flyboys actors james franco and david ellison meet with fans at the kansas city air expo on saturday, sept 16, 2006. The ellisons included a tour of sderot, a town near the gaza strip thats been hit by rockets. Skydance interview with company heads david ellison and dana goldberg about their future.