Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
Synopsis
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag follows American F-15 Eagle pilot John Stratton as he trains with some of the world’s best pilots. The movie depicts Stratton’s progression through the challenging and dangerous exercises of Operation Red Flag, the international training program for air forces of allied countries.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6x
+$25M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Low
- Screenplay & Story
- Denny Kuhr, Stephen Low, Joe Stanley
- Original Score
- Michel Cusson
- Original Title
- Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30M
- Production Studios
- Stephen Low Productions, K2 Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Low
Denny Kuhr, Stephen Low, Joe Stanley
Michel Cusson
William Reeve
James Lahti
Stephen Low, Jan Baird, Michael A. Williams, Pietro L. Serapiglia
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Low
Director
Stephen Low
Producer
Michel Cusson
Original Music Composer
James Lahti
Editor
William Reeve
Director of Photography
Michael A. Williams
Producer
Stephen Low
Writer
Pietro L. Serapiglia
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag
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What is Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag about?
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag follows American F-15 Eagle pilot John Stratton as he trains with some of the world’s best pilots. The movie depicts Stratton’s progression through the challenging and dangerous exercises of Operation Red Flag, the international training program for air forces of allied countries.
Who directed Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag?
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag was directed by Stephen Low.
Who stars in Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag?
The principal cast of Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag includes Michael Hanrahan, Robert Novotny, Sam Morgan, John Stratton.
When was Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag released and how long is it?
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag?
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $30M at the worldwide box office (6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag was composed by Michel Cusson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag?
Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).