Flight Lieutenant
“Flying like angels! Fighting like demons! Loving like men!”
Synopsis
A disgraced pilot determines to regain the respect of both his son, now a test pilot for the Army, and the men he once flew with.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Blankfort, Richard Carroll, Betty Hopkins
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- Flight Lieutenant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Michael Blankfort, Richard Carroll, Betty Hopkins
Werner R. Heymann
Franz Planer
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
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War: World War II
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flight Lieutenant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flight Lieutenant about?
A disgraced pilot determines to regain the respect of both his son, now a test pilot for the Army, and the men he once flew with.
Who directed Flight Lieutenant?
Flight Lieutenant was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in Flight Lieutenant?
The principal cast of Flight Lieutenant includes Pat O'Brien, Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes, Jonathan Hale, Lloyd Bridges.
When was Flight Lieutenant released and how long is it?
Flight Lieutenant was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Flight Lieutenant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flight Lieutenant was composed by Werner R. Heymann.