Flight for Freedom
“EVERY WOMAN WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS ONE WOMAN DID FOR LOVE!”
Synopsis
A fictionalized biopic about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. A female pilot breaks the Los Angeles to New York record and attracts the interest of the U.S. Navy, who want to send her on a spy mission.
Top Cast
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Rosalind Russell
Tonie Carter
Fred MacMurray
Randy Britton
Herbert Marshall
Paul Turner
Eduardo Ciannelli
Johnny Salvini
Walter Kingsford
Admiral Graves
Hugh Beaumont
Flight Instructor (uncredited)
Richard Loo
Mr. Yokahata (uncredited)
Shirley Lew
Mrs. Yokahata (uncredited)
Jack Carr
Bill (uncredited)
Paul McVey
Night Official (uncredited)
Edwin Stanley
Rear Admiral Gage (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltz
Cmdr. George (uncredited)
Mary Treen
Newspaper Woman (uncredited)
William Forrest
Vice-Consul (uncredited)
Martin Ashe
Collins (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Sea Captain (archive footage) (uncredited)
Forbes Murray
Capt. Knowles (uncredited)
Paul Stanton
Airport Official (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lothar Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- S.K. Lauren, Oliver H.P. Garrett
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Flight for Freedom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Mendes
S.K. Lauren, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Horace McCoy, Jane Murfin
Roy Webb
Frank Redman, Lee Garmes
David Hempstead
Department Leadership Roster
David Hempstead
Producer
Lothar Mendes
Director
S.K. Lauren
Screenplay
Oliver H.P. Garrett
Screenplay
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Flight for Freedom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flight for Freedom about?
A fictionalized biopic about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. A female pilot breaks the Los Angeles to New York record and attracts the interest of the U.S. Navy, who want to send her on a spy mission.
Who directed Flight for Freedom?
Flight for Freedom was directed by Lothar Mendes.
Who stars in Flight for Freedom?
The principal cast of Flight for Freedom includes Rosalind Russell, Fred MacMurray, Herbert Marshall, Eduardo Ciannelli, Walter Kingsford.
When was Flight for Freedom released and how long is it?
Flight for Freedom was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Flight for Freedom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flight for Freedom was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flight for Freedom?
Flight for Freedom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).