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Soaring from Hollywood's heights to the darkened clouds of obsession, The Aviator chronicles Howard Hughes' turbulent journey through innovation and isolation. A whirlwind of glamour and grit, driven by relentless ambition and haunted by inner demons. Riveting!

The Aviator Trivia

Who directed the movie "The Aviator"? (Easy)
#1: Martin Scorsese
#2: Steven Spielberg
#3: Quentin Tarantino
#4: Christopher Nolan
What year was the movie "The Aviator" released? (Genius)
#1: 2001
#2: 2004
#3: 2007
#4: 2010
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The Aviator Fun Facts

Leonardo DiCaprio carried a glass of water shivering to authentically portray Howard Hughes' obsessive-compulsive disorder in The Aviator.
Cate Blanchett won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Katharine Hepburn, making her the first actor to win an Oscar for playing a real-life Oscar winner.

The Aviator Polls

Who is your favorite character in The Aviator?
Howard Hughes
Katharine Hepburn
Ava Gardner
Juan Trippe
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Favorite Scene in The Aviator
Howard's First Flight
The Spruce Goose Test
The XF-11 Crash
The Senate Hearing
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

birth
December 24, 1905

Howard Hughes is born

Birth of Howard Hughes, American business magnate, investor, record-setting pilot, engineer, film director, and philanthropist.

business
1932

Howard Hughes starts Hughes Aircraft Company

Hughes Aircraft Company is founded to develop aircraft and aerospace technologies.

aviation
November 2, 1947

Hughes H-4 Hercules (Spruce Goose) makes its only flight

The massive H-4 Hercules aircraft, also known as the Spruce Goose, makes its only brief flight.

business
1948

Howard Hughes acquires controlling interest in TWA

Hughes acquires significant control over Trans World Airlines, influencing the commercial aviation industry.

death
April 5, 1976

Howard Hughes passes away

Death of Howard Hughes, marking the end of a significant era in aviation and entertainment history.

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