A Pilot Returns
Un pilota ritorna
Synopsis
A young Italian pilot is interned in a British prison camp after his plane is shot down during the war against Greece. He falls in love with a doctor's daughter and manages to escape during a bombardment. He reaches home, wounded, just as news arrives of the Greek surrender.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Troia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Michelangelo Antonioni, Rosario Leone, Margherita Maglione, Massimo Mida, Roberto Rossellini
- Original Score
- Renzo Rossellini
- Original Title
- Un pilota ritorna
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Greek, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Alleanza Cinematografica Italiana (A.C.I.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Michelangelo Antonioni, Rosario Leone, Margherita Maglione, Massimo Mida, Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio Mussolini
Renzo Rossellini
Alberto Attili, Vincenzo Seratrice
Eraldo Da Roma
Vittorio Mussolini
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Alberto Attili
Director of Photography
Michelangelo Antonioni
Screenplay
Rosario Leone
Screenplay
Margherita Maglione
Screenplay
Massimo Mida
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Renzo Rossellini
Original Music Composer
Vincenzo Seratrice
Director of Photography
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Franco Bartoli
Production Design
Virgilio Marchi
Production Design
Vittorio Mussolini
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Pilot Returns
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Pilot Returns about?
A young Italian pilot is interned in a British prison camp after his plane is shot down during the war against Greece. He falls in love with a doctor's daughter and manages to escape during a bombardment. He reaches home, wounded, just as news arrives of the Greek surrender.
Who directed A Pilot Returns?
A Pilot Returns was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in A Pilot Returns?
The principal cast of A Pilot Returns includes Massimo Girotti, Michela Belmonte, Gaetano Masier, Piero Lulli, Nino Brondello.
When was A Pilot Returns released and how long is it?
A Pilot Returns was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for A Pilot Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Pilot Returns was composed by Renzo Rossellini.