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5.8 / 10(151 votes)IMDbPG-1319911h 55m$14.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Flight of the Intruder

“The only thing they can count on is each other.”

Synopsis

U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Jake Grafton and his bombardier buddy, Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Cole, are two soldiers embedded in the Vietnam War growing frustrated by the military's constraints on their missions. Despite the best efforts of their commanding officer, Cmdr. Frank Camparelli, to re-engage them, this disillusioned pair decide to take the war effort into their own hands with an explosive battle plan that could well get them court-martialed.

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Flight of the Intruder - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-24

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 18, 1991

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 18, 1991

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.42x ROI)

Production Budget

$35M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$14.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.42x

-$20.4M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $35MWorldwide: $14.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Milius
Screenplay & Story
Robert Dillon
Original Score
Basil Poledouris
Original Title
Flight of the Intruder
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 55m
Production Budget
$35M
Worldwide Gross
$14.6M
Production Studios
Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Milius

Screenplay & Story

Robert Dillon, David Shaber, Stephen Coonts

Original Score & Music

Basil Poledouris

Director of Photography

Fred J. Koenekamp

Film Editing

Peck Prior, Steve Mirkovich, Carroll Timothy O'Meara

Producers

Brian E. Frankish, Mace Neufeld, Robert Rehme

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Stephen Coonts

Department Leadership Roster

John Milius

John Milius

Director

Peck Prior

Editor

Fred J. Koenekamp

Fred J. Koenekamp

Director of Photography

David Shaber

David Shaber

Writer

Terry Leonard

Terry Leonard

Stunt Coordinator

Basil Poledouris

Basil Poledouris

Original Music Composer

Robert Dillon

Screenplay

Mace Neufeld

Producer

Robert Rehme

Producer

Steve Mirkovich

Steve Mirkovich

Editor

Carroll Timothy O'Meara

Editor

Craig Barron

Craig Barron

Visual Effects Supervisor

William Mesa

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Flight of the Intruder.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flight of the Intruder

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Flight of the Intruder about?

U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Jake Grafton and his bombardier buddy, Lt. Cmdr. Virgil Cole, are two soldiers embedded in the Vietnam War growing frustrated by the military's constraints on their missions. Despite the best efforts of their commanding officer, Cmdr. Frank Camparelli, to re-engage them, this disillusioned pair decide to take the war effort into their own hands with an explosive battle plan that could well get them court-martialed.

Who directed Flight of the Intruder?

Flight of the Intruder was directed by John Milius.

Who stars in Flight of the Intruder?

The principal cast of Flight of the Intruder includes Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe, Brad Johnson, Rosanna Arquette, Tom Sizemore.

When was Flight of the Intruder released and how long is it?

Flight of the Intruder was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.

What was the box office and production budget of Flight of the Intruder?

Flight of the Intruder had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $14.6M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Flight of the Intruder?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Flight of the Intruder was composed by Basil Poledouris.

Is Flight of the Intruder based on a book or true story?

Flight of the Intruder is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Coonts".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Flight of the Intruder?

Flight of the Intruder holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).