The Pilots
Летчики
Synopsis
The daredevil pilot Sergei Belyaev takes a risk flying a plane which is not properly maintained and crashes dangerously, landing in hospital, his plane going up in smoke. The aviation student Galya Bystrova, having a crush with Belyaev, unfortunately tends to imitate him in the air. Later, heeding the advice of the wise headmaster Rogachev, they become experienced pilots. Bystrova is assigned to Pamir, and Rogachev, in love with her, is sent to Sakhalin.
Top Cast
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Boris Shchukin
School Commander Nikolai Rogachev
Yevgeniya Melnikova
Student Galya Bystrova
Ivan Koval-Samborskiy
Student Commander Sergei Belyaev
Aleksandr Chistyakov
Ivan Khrushchev, moustachioed mechanic
Zoya Fyodorova
Nurse
Nikolai Khryashchikov
Appearing
Varvara Ryzhova
Pakhomovna
Grigori Levkoyev
Doctor at airfield
Maria Klyuchareva
Sanitary
Ivan Kobozev
Pilot Kobozev
Vladimir Lepko
Hairdresser
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuli Raizman
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksandr Macheret
- Original Score
- Nikolai Kryukov
- Original Title
- Летчики
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Moscow kinokombinat
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuli Raizman
Aleksandr Macheret
Nikolai Kryukov
Leonid Kosmatov
Department Leadership Roster
Nikolai Kryukov
Original Music Composer
Aleksandr Macheret
Writer
Yuli Raizman
Director
Leonid Kosmatov
Director of Photography
Georgi Grivtsov
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pilots
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pilots about?
The daredevil pilot Sergei Belyaev takes a risk flying a plane which is not properly maintained and crashes dangerously, landing in hospital, his plane going up in smoke. The aviation student Galya Bystrova, having a crush with Belyaev, unfortunately tends to imitate him in the air. Later, heeding the advice of the wise headmaster Rogachev, they become experienced pilots. Bystrova is assigned to Pamir, and Rogachev, in love with her, is sent to Sakhalin.
Who directed The Pilots?
The Pilots was directed by Yuli Raizman.
Who stars in The Pilots?
The principal cast of The Pilots includes Boris Shchukin, Yevgeniya Melnikova, Ivan Koval-Samborskiy, Aleksandr Chistyakov, Zoya Fyodorova.
When was The Pilots released and how long is it?
The Pilots was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pilots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pilots was composed by Nikolai Kryukov.