Jet Pilot
"Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story!"
Originally released in 1957. Jet Pilot is a action/adventure film. directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Starring John Wayne, Janet Leigh, and Jay C. Flippen
Synopsis
John Wayne stars as U.S. Air Force aviator Jim Shannon, who's tasked with escorting a Soviet pilot (Janet Leigh) claiming -- at the height of the Cold War -- that she wants to defect. After falling in love with and wedding the fetching flyer, Shannon learns from his superiors that she's a spy on a mission to extract military secrets. To save his new wife from prison and deportation, Shannon devises a risky plan in this 1957 drama.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (45 votes)
Budget
$9M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Col. Jim Shannon
Janet Leigh
as Lt. Anna Marladovna Shannon / Olga Orlief
Jay C. Flippen
as Maj. Gen. Black
Paul Fix
as Maj. Rexford
Richard Rober
as FBI Agent George Rivers
Roland Winters
as Col. Sokolov
Hans Conried
as Col. Matoff
Ivan Triesault
as Gen. Dimitri Langrad
Joyce Compton
as Mary Lou Simpson
Denver Pyle
as Mr. Simpson
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,000,000
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jet Pilot about?
John Wayne stars as U.S. Air Force aviator Jim Shannon, who's tasked with escorting a Soviet pilot (Janet Leigh) claiming -- at the height of the Cold War -- that she wants to defect. After falling...
Who directed Jet Pilot?
Jet Pilot was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
How long is Jet Pilot?
Jet Pilot has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Jet Pilot released?
Jet Pilot was released on October 11, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jet Pilot?
The main cast of Jet Pilot includes John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen, Paul Fix, Richard Rober.