Jet Pilot
“Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story!”
Synopsis
U.S. Air Force aviator Jim Shannon is tasked with escorting a Soviet pilot claiming -- at the height of the Cold War -- that she wants to defect. After falling in love with and marrying her, Shannon learns from his superiors that she's a spy on a mission to extract military secrets. To save his new wife from prison and deportation, Shannon devises a risky plan.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jet Pilot (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-20
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Col. Jim Shannon
Janet Leigh
Lt. Anna Marladovna Shannon / Olga Orlief
Jay C. Flippen
Maj. Gen. Black
Paul Fix
Maj. Rexford
Richard Rober
FBI Agent George Rivers
Roland Winters
Col. Sokolov
Hans Conried
Col. Matoff
Ivan Triesault
Gen. Dimitri Langrad
Joyce Compton
Mary Lou Simpson
Denver Pyle
Mr. Simpson
Perdita Chandler
Georgie Rexford
Gene Evans
Airfield Sergeant (uncredited)
Dorothy Abbott
Phil Arnold
Lois Austin
Paul Bakanas
Hall Bartlett
Gregg Barton
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Jet Pilot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef von Sternberg
Jules Furthman
Bronislau Kaper
Winton C. Hoch
Harry Marker, Michael R. McAdam
Jules Furthman, Howard Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Furthman
Writer
Josef von Sternberg
Director
Jules Furthman
Producer
Howard Hughes
Producer
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Harry Marker
Editor
Michael R. McAdam
Editor
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jet Pilot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jet Pilot about?
U.S. Air Force aviator Jim Shannon is tasked with escorting a Soviet pilot claiming -- at the height of the Cold War -- that she wants to defect. After falling in love with and marrying her, Shannon learns from his superiors that she's a spy on a mission to extract military secrets. To save his new wife from prison and deportation, Shannon devises a risky plan.
Who directed Jet Pilot?
Jet Pilot was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Who stars in Jet Pilot?
The principal cast of Jet Pilot includes John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen, Paul Fix, Richard Rober.
When was Jet Pilot released and how long is it?
Jet Pilot was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Jet Pilot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jet Pilot was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jet Pilot?
Jet Pilot holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).