

Bailout at 43,000
“They live fast... fly fast... and fall fast”
Synopsis
An Air Force major feels a volatile mixture of relief and anger when he is excused from performing a dangerous test in a new aircraft.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Payne
Major Paul Peterson
Karen Steele
Carol Peterson
Paul Kelly
Colonel William Hughes
Richard Eyer
Kit Peterson
Constance Ford
Mrs. Frances Nolan
Eddie Firestone
Captain Mike Cavallero
Adam Kennedy
Lieutenant Ed Simmons
Gregory Gaye
Dr. Franz Gruener
Steven Ritch
Major Irv Goldman
Richard Crane
Captain Jack Nolan
Barbara Eden
Blonde with Mike at Nightclub (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis D. Lyon
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Monash
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- Bailout at 43,000
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis D. Lyon
Paul Monash
Albert Glasser
Lionel Lindon
George A. Gittens
William C. Thomas, Howard Pine
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Francis D. Lyon
Director
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
George A. Gittens
Editor
Paul Monash
Screenplay
William C. Thomas
Producer
Alvina Tomin
Costume Design
Howard Pine
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bailout at 43,000
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bailout at 43,000 about?
An Air Force major feels a volatile mixture of relief and anger when he is excused from performing a dangerous test in a new aircraft.
Who directed Bailout at 43,000?
Bailout at 43,000 was directed by Francis D. Lyon.
Who stars in Bailout at 43,000?
The principal cast of Bailout at 43,000 includes John Payne, Karen Steele, Paul Kelly, Richard Eyer, Constance Ford.
When was Bailout at 43,000 released and how long is it?
Bailout at 43,000 was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Bailout at 43,000?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bailout at 43,000 was composed by Albert Glasser.




















