Forced Landing
Synopsis
In this high-flying mystery set aboard a cross-country flight to New York, some of the passengers are kidnappers who are trying to locate a hidden cache of loot. Unfortunately, something goes wrong during the trip and the pilots must land the plane in the Arizona desert during a terrible storm. There all of the passengers and crew find cramped accommodations in a lonely farmhouse where murder, mystery and mayhem occur.
Top Cast
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Esther Ralston
Ruby Anatole
Onslow Stevens
Farraday
Sidney Blackmer
Tony Bernardi
Toby Wing
Amelie Darrell
Edward Nugent
Jim Redfern (as Eddie Nugent)
Barbara Pepper
Nancy 'Dusty' Rhodes
Willard Robertson
Martin Byrd
Bradley Page
Steven Greer
Kane Richmond
Jimmy Stafford
Ralf Harolde
Burns
Arthur Aylesworth
Al Talcott
Julia Griffith
Fanny Townsend
Barbara Bedford
Mrs. Margaret Byrd
Lionel Belmore
Prison Warden
George Cleveland
Jolly
Dean Benton
Co-Pilot Frederick (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Airline Agent (uncredited)
Harry Brown
Federal Agent (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville W. Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling
- Original Title
- Forced Landing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville W. Brown
Scott Darling, William Boehnel, M. Helprin
Jack Ogilvie
M.H. Hoffman
Department Leadership Roster
Melville W. Brown
Director
Scott Darling
Screenplay
M.H. Hoffman
Producer
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forced Landing
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What is Forced Landing about?
In this high-flying mystery set aboard a cross-country flight to New York, some of the passengers are kidnappers who are trying to locate a hidden cache of loot. Unfortunately, something goes wrong during the trip and the pilots must land the plane in the Arizona desert during a terrible storm. There all of the passengers and crew find cramped accommodations in a lonely farmhouse where murder, mystery and mayhem occur.
Who directed Forced Landing?
Forced Landing was directed by Melville W. Brown.
Who stars in Forced Landing?
The principal cast of Forced Landing includes Esther Ralston, Onslow Stevens, Sidney Blackmer, Toby Wing, Edward Nugent.
When was Forced Landing released and how long is it?
Forced Landing was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.