Flying Blind
“A plane-load of thrills ... as two lovers battle spies in the skies!”
Synopsis
A spy steals a secret military device, then hijacks an airliner to get away. The airliner crashes in the wilderness & the survivors are threatened by a raging forest fire.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Jim Clark
Jean Parker
Shirley Brooks
Nils Asther
Eric Karolek
Marie Wilson
Veronica Gimble
Roger Pryor
Rocky Drake
Eddie Quillan
Riley
Dick Purcell
Bob Fuller
Grady Sutton
Chester Gimble
Kay Sutton
Miss Danila
Charlotte Henry
Corenson's Secretary
Joseph Crehan
Nunnally
William Hall
Lew West
Dwight Frye
Leo Qualen
James Seay
Dave - Flight Dispatcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Murphy, Maxwell Shane
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Flying Blind
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Richard Murphy, Maxwell Shane
Dimitri Tiomkin
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Murphy
Screenplay
Frank McDonald
Director
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Blind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Flying Blind about?
A spy steals a secret military device, then hijacks an airliner to get away. The airliner crashes in the wilderness & the survivors are threatened by a raging forest fire.
Who directed Flying Blind?
Flying Blind was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Flying Blind?
The principal cast of Flying Blind includes Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Nils Asther, Marie Wilson, Roger Pryor.
When was Flying Blind released and how long is it?
Flying Blind was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Flying Blind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flying Blind was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flying Blind?
Flying Blind holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).