
Pirates of the Skies
Synopsis
Cafe waitress Barbara Whitney refuses to acknowledge her marriage to Air Policeman Nick Conlon until he upgrades his career. He does so by infiltrating a hi-jacking gang, posing as passengers, that robs airplanes carrying valuable items and money, and parachuting their escape from the scene of the crime.
Top Cast
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January 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph A. McDonough
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Grauman Kohn
- Original Title
- Pirates of the Skies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph A. McDonough
Ben Grauman Kohn, Lester Cole
Jerome Ash
Charles Maynard
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph A. McDonough
Director
Ben Grauman Kohn
Screenplay
Charles Maynard
Editor
Jerome Ash
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pirates of the Skies.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pirates of the Skies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pirates of the Skies about?
Cafe waitress Barbara Whitney refuses to acknowledge her marriage to Air Policeman Nick Conlon until he upgrades his career. He does so by infiltrating a hi-jacking gang, posing as passengers, that robs airplanes carrying valuable items and money, and parachuting their escape from the scene of the crime.
Who directed Pirates of the Skies?
Pirates of the Skies was directed by Joseph A. McDonough.
Who stars in Pirates of the Skies?
The principal cast of Pirates of the Skies includes Rochelle Hudson, Kent Taylor, Regis Toomey, Marion Martin, Samuel S. Hinds.
When was Pirates of the Skies released and how long is it?
Pirates of the Skies was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
