The Great Plane Robbery
“The Stickup Of The Century... Far Above The Clouds!, Terror Rides the Airways!”
Synopsis
Assigned to keep watch over a recently released gangster, an insurance investigator must keep the client alive after he is taken hostage by former henchmen.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Mike Henderson
Stanley Fields
Frankie Toller
Vickie Lester
Helen Carver
Noel Madison
Joe Colson
Jeff York
Jim Day
Theodore von Eltz
Rod Brothers
Hobart Cavanaugh
Homer Pringle
Milburn Stone
Krebber
Paul Fix
Nick Harmon
Harry Cording
Eddie Lindo
John Hamilton
Dr. Jamison
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Jamison
Lane Chandler
Jill Whitcomb
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond, Harold Greene
- Original Score
- Lee Zahler
- Original Title
- The Great Plane Robbery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Larry Darmour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Albert DeMond, Harold Greene
Lee Zahler
Larry Darmour
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis D. Collins
Director
Albert DeMond
Writer
Harold Greene
Writer
Larry Darmour
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Plane Robbery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Plane Robbery about?
Assigned to keep watch over a recently released gangster, an insurance investigator must keep the client alive after he is taken hostage by former henchmen.
Who directed The Great Plane Robbery?
The Great Plane Robbery was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in The Great Plane Robbery?
The principal cast of The Great Plane Robbery includes Jack Holt, Stanley Fields, Vickie Lester, Noel Madison, Jeff York.
When was The Great Plane Robbery released and how long is it?
The Great Plane Robbery was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Plane Robbery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Plane Robbery was composed by Lee Zahler.