Flight
“The First All-Talking Air Drama!”
Synopsis
Two Marine pilots in love with the same girl are assigned a mission to find a notorious bandit in Nicaragua. This early talkie from director Frank Capra, released in 1929, stars Jack Holt, Ralph Graves and Lila Lee.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Panama Williams
Lila Lee
Elinor
Ralph Graves
'Lefty' Phelps
Joe Bordeaux
Marine
Walter Brennan
Marine Pilot
Eddy Chandler
Marine Sergeant - Panama's Buddy
Jimmy De La Cruze
Lobo - Bandit Leader
Edgar Dearing
Football Coach
Harold Goodwin
Steve Roberts
George Irving
Marine Colonel in Nicaragua
Alan Roscoe
Major James D. Rowell
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Graves, Howard J. Green, Frank Capra
- Original Title
- Flight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Ralph Graves, Howard J. Green, Frank Capra
Elmer Dyer, Ira Hoke
Gene Milford, Ben Pivar, Maurice Wright
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Capra
Director
Harry Cohn
Producer
Gene Milford
Editor
Ben Pivar
Editor
Maurice Wright
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flight
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flight about?
Two Marine pilots in love with the same girl are assigned a mission to find a notorious bandit in Nicaragua. This early talkie from director Frank Capra, released in 1929, stars Jack Holt, Ralph Graves and Lila Lee.
Who directed Flight?
Flight was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in Flight?
The principal cast of Flight includes Jack Holt, Lila Lee, Ralph Graves, Joe Bordeaux, Walter Brennan.
When was Flight released and how long is it?
Flight was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.