Sky Battalion
Bataillon du ciel
Synopsis
Film in two eras.1st era: They are not angels. Chronicle of a Free French parachute training camp during the Second World War. 2nd era: Terre de France. A group of paratroopers landed in Brittany sabotages the German installations.
Top Cast
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Pierre Blanchar
Captain Ferane
René Lefèvre
François
Janine Crispin
Berthe Servais
Jean Wall
Ben Sassein
Daniel Mendaille
Baron de Brandoz
Marcel Mouloudji
Le Canaque
Christian Bertola
Lt. de Carrizy
Charles Moulin
Le Gorille
Luc Andrieux
Henri Nassiet
Bouvier
Nicolas Vogel
Veran
Daphne Courtney
June
John Howard
Willy
Pamela Stirling
Molly
Charles Rolfe
MacIntyre
Pierre-Louis
Victor Drobel
André Le Gall
Quérec
Raymond Bussières
Paname
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Esway
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Kessel
- Original Score
- Manuel Rosenthal, Maurice Thiriet
- Original Title
- Bataillon du ciel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Pathé Consortium Cinéma, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Esway
Joseph Kessel, Marcel Rivet
Manuel Rosenthal, Maurice Thiriet
Nicolas Hayer
Léonide Azar
Raymond Borderie
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Esway
Director
Manuel Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Léonide Azar
Editor
Joseph Kessel
Screenplay
Nicolas Hayer
Director of Photography
Raymond Borderie
Producer
Maurice Thiriet
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Battalion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sky Battalion about?
Film in two eras.1st era: They are not angels. Chronicle of a Free French parachute training camp during the Second World War. 2nd era: Terre de France. A group of paratroopers landed in Brittany sabotages the German installations.
Who directed Sky Battalion?
Sky Battalion was directed by Alexander Esway.
Who stars in Sky Battalion?
The principal cast of Sky Battalion includes Pierre Blanchar, René Lefèvre, Janine Crispin, Jean Wall, Daniel Mendaille.
When was Sky Battalion released and how long is it?
Sky Battalion was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Sky Battalion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sky Battalion was composed by Manuel Rosenthal, Maurice Thiriet.