Surface to Air
“Torn apart by hatred. Brought together by survival.”
Synopsis
Two feuding half-brothers are both assigned to the same aircraft carrier. The carrier is sent to the Persian Gulf and their personal problems are put behind them, while they deal with a Iraqi military officer who has decided to stage a coup. The brothers move in to deal with the problem, but soon find themselves fighting the rebels as well as regular Iraqi troops. When one brother gets in trouble, the other comes to the rescue.
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Michael Madsen
Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin
Chad McQueen
Lt. Dylan 'Raven' Massin
Melanie Shatner
Lt. Lori 'Dakota' Forrester
Teri Thompson
Clarissa Massin
Larry Thomas
Colonel Mustafa Kahlid
Herb Mitchell
General Davis
Matthew R. Anderson
Captain Russell
Beau Billingslea
Captain Wallace
Greg Collins
Major Canton
Ken Duncan
Captain Roundtree
Judson Mills
Knuckler
Mathew St. Patrick
Quinland
Michael Saad
Hassem
Wil Bowers
Floodgate
John Borkowski
TAO Officer
Miranda Wolfe
Marcia Wallace, Z.N.N. Reporter
Traci Carter Holsey
Marine Driver
Vinnie Curto
Kurdish Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodney McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Giglio
- Original Score
- Eric Wurst, David Wurst
- Original Title
- Surface to Air
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc., Cabin Fever Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodney McDonald
Tony Giglio, Rodney McDonald
Eric Wurst, David Wurst
Gary Graver
Michael Kuge
Andrew Stevens, Alan B. Bursteen, Ashok Amritraj
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew Stevens
Producer
Ashok Amritraj
Producer
Rodney McDonald
Director
Tony Giglio
Screenplay
Michael Kuge
Editor
Gary Graver
Director of Photography
Dawn R. Ferry
Production Design
Steve Ralph
Production Design
Matthew R. Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Surface to Air
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Surface to Air about?
Two feuding half-brothers are both assigned to the same aircraft carrier. The carrier is sent to the Persian Gulf and their personal problems are put behind them, while they deal with a Iraqi military officer who has decided to stage a coup. The brothers move in to deal with the problem, but soon find themselves fighting the rebels as well as regular Iraqi troops. When one brother gets in trouble, the other comes to the rescue.
Who directed Surface to Air?
Surface to Air was directed by Rodney McDonald.
Who stars in Surface to Air?
The principal cast of Surface to Air includes Michael Madsen, Chad McQueen, Melanie Shatner, Teri Thompson, Larry Thomas.
When was Surface to Air released and how long is it?
Surface to Air was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Surface to Air?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Surface to Air was composed by Eric Wurst, David Wurst.