Flight from Ashiya
Synopsis
Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air Force rescue pilots must overcome their personal problems and differences to embark upon a dangerous mission to save raft-bound Japanese survivors from a murderous storm-tossed sea. As they head for their location, the film flashes back to chronicle the pasts of each pilot to make clear their mixed feelings about their upcoming assignment.
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Flight From Ashiya (1964) German Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-29
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Yul Brynner
TSgt. Mike Takashima
Richard Widmark
L:t. Col. Glenn Stevenson
George Chakiris
2nd Lt. John Gregg
Suzy Parker
Lucille Caroll
Shirley Knight
Caroline Gordon / Stevenson
Danièle Gaubert
Leila
Eiko Taki
Tomiko
Joe Di Reda
SSgt. Randy Smith
Mitsuhiro Sugiyama
Charlie
E.S. Ince
Capt. Walter Mound
Andrew Hughes
Dr. Horton
William Ross
Capt. Jerry Cooper
Cliff Harrington
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Waldo Salt, Elliott Arnold
- Original Score
- Frank Cordell
- Original Title
- Flight from Ashiya
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Harold Hecht Films, Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
Waldo Salt, Elliott Arnold
Frank Cordell
Burnett Guffey, Joseph MacDonald
Gordon Pilkington
Harold Hecht, Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Waldo Salt
Writer
Elliott Arnold
Writer
Harold Hecht
Producer
Michael Anderson
Director
Frank Cordell
Original Music Composer
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flight from Ashiya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flight from Ashiya about?
Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air Force rescue pilots must overcome their personal problems and differences to embark upon a dangerous mission to save raft-bound Japanese survivors from a murderous storm-tossed sea. As they head for their location, the film flashes back to chronicle the pasts of each pilot to make clear their mixed feelings about their upcoming assignment.
Who directed Flight from Ashiya?
Flight from Ashiya was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Flight from Ashiya?
The principal cast of Flight from Ashiya includes Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris, Suzy Parker, Shirley Knight.
When was Flight from Ashiya released and how long is it?
Flight from Ashiya was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Flight from Ashiya?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flight from Ashiya was composed by Frank Cordell.
Is Flight from Ashiya based on a book or true story?
Flight from Ashiya is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elliott Arnold".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flight from Ashiya?
Flight from Ashiya holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).