Sole Survivor
Synopsis
In 1960, the ruins of an American bomber were found in the Libyan desert, but the remains of the crew were never located. In Guerdon Trueblood's teleplay, the ghosts of a bomber crew hang around their derelict plane, awaiting the day that their bones will be recovered and given a decent burial. The sole survivor, navigator Russell Hamner, has in the intervening 25 years become a General. He joins an investigation team that has come across the wreckage, while the ghosts, headed by Major Devlin, plot to expose Hamner as a coward who deserted his post and left his crew mates to die.
Top Cast
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Vince Edwards
Maj. Michael Devlin
Richard Basehart
Brig. Gen. Russell Hamner
William Shatner
Lt. Col. Josef Gronke
Lou Antonio
Tony
Lawrence P. Casey
Gant
Dennis Cooney
Brandy
Brad David
Elmo
Patrick Wayne
Mac
Alan Caillou
Corey
Timur Bashtu
Beddo
Noah Keen
Maj. Gen. Schurm
Ian Abercrombie
British co-pilot
David Cannon
Capt. Patrick
John Winston
British Pilot
Julie Bennett
Amanda
Bart Burns
Older Senator (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Stanley
- Screenplay & Story
- Guerdon Trueblood
- Original Score
- Paul Glass
- Original Title
- Sole Survivor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Center 100 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Stanley
Guerdon Trueblood
Paul Glass
James Crabe
Renn Reynolds
Wally Burr, Steve Shagan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Stanley
Director
Guerdon Trueblood
Writer
Wally Burr
Producer
James Crabe
Director of Photography
Renn Reynolds
Editor
Robert B. Harris
Costume Design
Paul Glass
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sole Survivor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sole Survivor about?
In 1960, the ruins of an American bomber were found in the Libyan desert, but the remains of the crew were never located. In Guerdon Trueblood's teleplay, the ghosts of a bomber crew hang around their derelict plane, awaiting the day that their bones will be recovered and given a decent burial. The sole survivor, navigator Russell Hamner, has in the intervening 25 years become a General. He joins an investigation team that has come across the wreckage, while the ghosts, headed by Major Devlin, plot to expose Hamner as a coward who deserted his post and left his crew mates to die.
Who directed Sole Survivor?
Sole Survivor was directed by Paul Stanley.
Who stars in Sole Survivor?
The principal cast of Sole Survivor includes Vince Edwards, Richard Basehart, William Shatner, Lou Antonio, Lawrence P. Casey.
When was Sole Survivor released and how long is it?
Sole Survivor was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sole Survivor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sole Survivor was composed by Paul Glass.