

Into the Sun
Synopsis
Paul Watkins is an American pilot stationed in the Middle East, who is taken away from his normal duties of protecting the skies to show an actor everything he needs to know about being a pilot in the Air Force. The actor, Tom Slade, is about to start filming an Air Force movie and wants to "get the feeling" for the part. When Watkins takes Slade for a ride in an F-16 fighter, some other American jets are attacked and the pair comes to the rescue. However, it does not go according to the plan.
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January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Kiersch
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Ferris, John Brancato
- Original Score
- Randy Miller
- Original Title
- Into the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Kiersch
Michael Ferris, John Brancato
Randy Miller
Steve Grass
Barry Zetlin
Oliver G. Hess, Kevin M. Kallberg
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ferris
Writer
John Brancato
Writer
Fritz Kiersch
Director
Barry Zetlin
Editor
Randy Miller
Original Music Composer
Steve Grass
Director of Photography
Oliver G. Hess
Producer
Kevin M. Kallberg
Producer
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Into the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Into the Sun about?
Paul Watkins is an American pilot stationed in the Middle East, who is taken away from his normal duties of protecting the skies to show an actor everything he needs to know about being a pilot in the Air Force. The actor, Tom Slade, is about to start filming an Air Force movie and wants to "get the feeling" for the part. When Watkins takes Slade for a ride in an F-16 fighter, some other American jets are attacked and the pair comes to the rescue. However, it does not go according to the plan.
Who directed Into the Sun?
Into the Sun was directed by Fritz Kiersch.
Who stars in Into the Sun?
The principal cast of Into the Sun includes Michael Paré, Anthony Michael Hall, Deborah Moore, Terry Kiser, Brian Haley.
When was Into the Sun released and how long is it?
Into the Sun was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Into the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Into the Sun was composed by Randy Miller.
