Sky Riders
“They soared from the skies to stage the most daring rescue ever filmed”
Synopsis
When an industrialist's wife and kids are kidnapped by terrorists in Greece, the woman's ex-husband comes to the rescue with a plan involving hang gliders.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sky Riders - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-12
Top Cast
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James Coburn
Jim McCabe
Susannah York
Ellen Bracken
Robert Culp
Jonas Bracken
Charles Aznavour
Inspector Nikolidis
Harry Andrews
Auerbach
John Beck
Ben
Zouzou
Female terrorist
Kenneth Griffith
Wasserman
Werner Pochath
Number One Terrorist
Antonis Antypas
Dimitri
Telis Zotos
Bracken's secretary
Nikos Tsachiridis
Gatekeeper
Ernie F. Orsatti
Joe
Barbara Trentham
Della
Henry Brown
Martin
Cherie Latimer
Cora
Simon Harrison
Jimmy
Stephany Mathews
Susie
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Hickox
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Mann, Jack DeWitt, Garry Michael White
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Sky Riders
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Hickox
Stanley Mann, Jack DeWitt, Garry Michael White, Bill McGaw, Hall T. Sprague
Lalo Schifrin
Ousama Rawi, Jim Freeman, Greg MacGillivray
Malcolm Cooke
Sandy Howard, Terry Morse Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Hickox
Director
Stanley Mann
Screenplay
Jack DeWitt
Screenplay
Garry Michael White
Screenplay
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Terry Morse Jr.
Producer
Ousama Rawi
Director of Photography
Jim Freeman
Director of Photography
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Greg MacGillivray
Director of Photography
Emma Porteous
Costume Design
Ernie F. Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Riders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sky Riders about?
When an industrialist's wife and kids are kidnapped by terrorists in Greece, the woman's ex-husband comes to the rescue with a plan involving hang gliders.
Who directed Sky Riders?
Sky Riders was directed by Douglas Hickox.
Who stars in Sky Riders?
The principal cast of Sky Riders includes James Coburn, Susannah York, Robert Culp, Charles Aznavour, Harry Andrews.
When was Sky Riders released and how long is it?
Sky Riders was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Sky Riders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sky Riders was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky Riders?
Sky Riders holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).