20,000 Men a Year movie poster

20,000 Men a Year

"They lived on the end of a smoldering fuse!"

October 26, 1939 1h 24m 5.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1939. 20,000 Men a Year is a action film. directed by Alfred E. Green. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Randolph Scott, Preston Foster, and Margaret Lindsay

Synopsis

Pilot disobeys unsafe orders and loses his job. He then starts a flying school which receives a boost when the government launches a program which it hopes will produce 20,000 pilots a year.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 26, 1939 86 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cosmopolitan Productions
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 20,000 Men a Year about?

Pilot disobeys unsafe orders and loses his job. He then starts a flying school which receives a boost when the government launches a program which it hopes will produce 20,000 pilots a year.

Who directed 20,000 Men a Year?

20,000 Men a Year was directed by Alfred E. Green.

How long is 20,000 Men a Year?

20,000 Men a Year has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was 20,000 Men a Year released?

20,000 Men a Year was released on October 26, 1939 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in 20,000 Men a Year?

The main cast of 20,000 Men a Year includes Randolph Scott, Preston Foster, Margaret Lindsay, Mary Healy, Robert Shaw.