The Black Parachute
“Meet a Two-Fisted Yank Who's No. 1 Man in a Band of Balkan Guerrillas!”
Synopsis
A paratrooper drops behind enemy lines to rescue the deposed king of a mythical Balkan nation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Clarence Upson Young
- Original Score
- Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
- Original Title
- The Black Parachute
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Clarence Upson Young, Paul Gangelin
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
George Meehan
Otto Meyer
Jack Fier
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Jack Fier
Producer
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Original Music Composer
George Meehan
Director of Photography
Otto Meyer
Editor
Clarence Upson Young
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Parachute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Parachute about?
A paratrooper drops behind enemy lines to rescue the deposed king of a mythical Balkan nation.
Who directed The Black Parachute?
The Black Parachute was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in The Black Parachute?
The principal cast of The Black Parachute includes John Carradine, Osa Massen, Larry Parks, Jeanne Bates, Jonathan Hale.
When was The Black Parachute released and how long is it?
The Black Parachute was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Parachute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Parachute was composed by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.