Pilot #5
"Be There When It Happens!"
Originally released in 1943. Pilot #5 is a drama/romance film. directed by George Sidney. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Franchot Tone, Marsha Hunt, and Gene Kelly
Synopsis
A small group of Allied soldiers and airmen on Java are being bombed by Japanese 'planes daily. With only one working fighter of their own, and five pilots anxious to fly it, the Dutch commander chooses George Collins to fly a mission to drop a 500-lb bomb on the Japanese carrier lying offshore. As the flight progresses, the commander asks the other pilots to tell him about George. They recount his rise from brilliant law student, through the time he became involved in the corrupt machine of his state's Governor, and his attempts to redeem himself, both in his own eyes, and in Fredie, his long-time love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 24, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Franchot Tone
as George Braynor Collins
Marsha Hunt
as Freddie Andrews
Gene Kelly
as Vito S. Alessandro
Van Johnson
as Everett Arnold
Alan Baxter
as Winston Davis
Dick Simmons
as Henry Willoughby Claven
Peter Lawford
as British Soldier
Steven Geray
as Major Eichel
Howard Freeman
as Hank Durban
Frank Puglia
as Nikola
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilot #5 about?
A small group of Allied soldiers and airmen on Java are being bombed by Japanese 'planes daily. With only one working fighter of their own, and five pilots anxious to fly it, the Dutch commander ch...
Who directed Pilot #5?
Pilot #5 was directed by George Sidney.
How long is Pilot #5?
Pilot #5 has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Pilot #5 released?
Pilot #5 was released on June 24, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pilot #5?
The main cast of Pilot #5 includes Franchot Tone, Marsha Hunt, Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Alan Baxter.