Sky Commando
“The Coolest Customers You Ever Saw in the hottest planes that ever flew!”
Synopsis
Colonel Ed Wyatt is regarded by pilots under his command as being a ruthless disciplinarian. His co-pilot, Lt. Hobson Lee, and Jo McWethy, a war correspondent assigned to the squadron become more friendly than meets Wyatt's approval. When Wyatt's plane is forced down behind enemy lines, he orders his crew to proceed to the American lines with the vital film they have shot, while he remains behind to hold off the enemy.
Top Cast
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Dan Duryea
Col. Ed 'E.D.' Wyatt
Frances Gifford
Jo McWethy
Mike Connors
Lt. Hobson 'Hobbie' Lee
Michael Fox
Maj. Scott
William Bryant
Lt. John 'Johnny' Willard (as William R. Klein)
Freeman Morse
Danny Nelson
Dick Paxton
Capt. Frank Willard
Selmer Jackson
Gen. Carson
Morris Ankrum
Gen. W.R. Combs
Tommy Farrell
Paul McGuire
Bert Stevens
Guy Way
Diki Lerner
Jorgy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Newman
- Original Title
- Sky Commando
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Samuel Newman
Lester White
Edwin H. Bryant
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Fred F. Sears
Director
Samuel Newman
Screenplay
Lester White
Director of Photography
Sam Katzman
Producer
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Commando
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sky Commando about?
Colonel Ed Wyatt is regarded by pilots under his command as being a ruthless disciplinarian. His co-pilot, Lt. Hobson Lee, and Jo McWethy, a war correspondent assigned to the squadron become more friendly than meets Wyatt's approval. When Wyatt's plane is forced down behind enemy lines, he orders his crew to proceed to the American lines with the vital film they have shot, while he remains behind to hold off the enemy.
Who directed Sky Commando?
Sky Commando was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Sky Commando?
The principal cast of Sky Commando includes Dan Duryea, Frances Gifford, Mike Connors, Michael Fox, William Bryant.
When was Sky Commando released and how long is it?
Sky Commando was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.