Pilot #5
“Be There When It Happens!”
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.
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Pilot No. 5 (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-17
Top Cast
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Franchot Tone
George Braynor Collins
Marsha Hunt
Freddie Andrews
Gene Kelly
Vito S. Alessandro
Van Johnson
Everett Arnold
Alan Baxter
Winston Davis
Dick Simmons
Henry Willoughby Claven
Peter Lawford
British Soldier
Steven Geray
Major Eichel
Howard Freeman
Hank Durban
Frank Puglia
Nikola
Frank Ferguson
Mr. Tully
Edward Fielding
Dean Barrett
Dorothy Morris
Hannah Pritchard
Nellie V. Nichols
Mrs. Alessandro
Marie Windsor
Mrs. Claven
Jim Davis
Military Policeman
Eddy Chandler
Head Deputy
Hobart Cavanaugh
Boat Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hertz
- Original Title
- Pilot #5
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
David Hertz
Department Leadership Roster
George Sidney
Director
David Hertz
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot #5
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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 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.
Who directed Pilot #5?
Pilot #5 was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Pilot #5?
The principal cast of Pilot #5 includes Franchot Tone, Marsha Hunt, Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Alan Baxter.
When was Pilot #5 released and how long is it?
Pilot #5 was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pilot #5?
Pilot #5 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).