Trapped in the Sky
“FOREIGN SPIES MAKE AMERICA THEIR BATTLEGROUND!”
Synopsis
In this exciting spy drama, enemy agents endeavor to steal the plans for a top secret silent aircraft. The plane's inventor wants to sell his invention to other countries but his government will only allow it if the test flights fail. The prototype is sabotaged and crashes on the first test, killing the pilot. The commanding officer shoulders the blame and ends up court-martialed. He then goes to the enemy agents and wins their trust.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor, Gordon Rigby
- Original Title
- Trapped in the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Eric Taylor, Gordon Rigby
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis D. Collins
Director
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Gordon Rigby
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trapped in the Sky
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What is Trapped in the Sky about?
In this exciting spy drama, enemy agents endeavor to steal the plans for a top secret silent aircraft. The plane's inventor wants to sell his invention to other countries but his government will only allow it if the test flights fail. The prototype is sabotaged and crashes on the first test, killing the pilot. The commanding officer shoulders the blame and ends up court-martialed. He then goes to the enemy agents and wins their trust.
Who directed Trapped in the Sky?
Trapped in the Sky was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in Trapped in the Sky?
The principal cast of Trapped in the Sky includes Jack Holt, Ralph Morgan, Paul Everton, Katherine DeMille, C. Henry Gordon.
When was Trapped in the Sky released and how long is it?
Trapped in the Sky was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trapped in the Sky?
Trapped in the Sky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).