No Highway in the Sky
“EXCITEMENT and SUSPENSE 18,000 Feet Over the Atlantic!”
Synopsis
James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetful, but brilliant. His studies show that the aircraft being manufactured by his employer has a subtle but deadly design flaw that manifests itself only after the aircraft has flown a certain number of hours. En route to a crash site to prove his theory, Honey discovers that he is aboard a plane rapidly approaching his predicted deadline.
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No Highway In The Sky - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-16
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James Stewart
Theodore Honey
Glynis Johns
Marjorie Corder
Marlene Dietrich
Monica Teasdale
Janette Scott
Elspeth Honey
Jack Hawkins
Dennis Scott
Elizabeth Allan
Shirley Scott
Ronald Squire
Sir John, Director
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Fisher, Inspector of Accidents (uncredited)
Bessie Love
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
Jill Clifford
Peggy, Stewardess
Felix Aylmer
Douglas Bradley-Smith
Basil Appleby
Dora Bryan
Hilda Campbell-Russell
Plane Passenger
Hugh Cross
Maurice Denham
Robert Dickens
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Millard, Nevil Shute, Alec Coppel, R.C. Sherriff
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- No Highway in the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Oscar Millard, Nevil Shute, Alec Coppel, R.C. Sherriff
Malcolm Arnold
Georges Périnal
Manuel del Campo
Louis D. Lighton
Department Leadership Roster
Oscar Millard
Writer
Alec Coppel
Writer
Henry Koster
Director
R.C. Sherriff
Writer
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Louis D. Lighton
Producer
Manuel del Campo
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Highway in the Sky
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What is No Highway in the Sky about?
James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetful, but brilliant. His studies show that the aircraft being manufactured by his employer has a subtle but deadly design flaw that manifests itself only after the aircraft has flown a certain number of hours. En route to a crash site to prove his theory, Honey discovers that he is aboard a plane rapidly approaching his predicted deadline.
Who directed No Highway in the Sky?
No Highway in the Sky was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in No Highway in the Sky?
The principal cast of No Highway in the Sky includes James Stewart, Glynis Johns, Marlene Dietrich, Janette Scott, Jack Hawkins.
When was No Highway in the Sky released and how long is it?
No Highway in the Sky was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for No Highway in the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Highway in the Sky was composed by Malcolm Arnold.
Is No Highway in the Sky based on a book or true story?
No Highway in the Sky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nevil Shute".
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Highway in the Sky?
No Highway in the Sky holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).