Ceiling Zero
“Crackling with drama that will win your cheers...if you can cheer when your heart's in your throat!”
Synopsis
War veteran pilots Dizzy Davis, Texas Clark and Jake Lee are working in an airline. Dizzy is fooling with one of the younger pilot's girl-friend and due to this he changes flights with Texas.
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Dizzy Davies
Pat O'Brien
Jake L. Lee
June Travis
Tommy Thomas
Stuart Erwin
Texas Clarke
Barton MacLane
Al Stone
Henry Wadsworth
Tay Lawson
Isabel Jewell
Lou Clarke
Martha Tibbetts
Mary Miller Lee
Craig Reynolds
Joe Allen
Dick Purcell
Smiley (as Dick Purcell)
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Eddie Payson
Addison Richards
Fred Adams
Garry Owen
Mike Owens
Edward Gargan
Doc Wilson
Robert Light
Les Bogan
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 16, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wead, Howard Hawks
- Original Title
- Ceiling Zero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Frank Wead, Howard Hawks
Arthur Edeson
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Director
Frank Wead
Screenplay
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
William Holmes
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Howard Hawks
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ceiling Zero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ceiling Zero about?
War veteran pilots Dizzy Davis, Texas Clark and Jake Lee are working in an airline. Dizzy is fooling with one of the younger pilot's girl-friend and due to this he changes flights with Texas.
Who directed Ceiling Zero?
Ceiling Zero was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Ceiling Zero?
The principal cast of Ceiling Zero includes James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, June Travis, Stuart Erwin, Barton MacLane.
When was Ceiling Zero released and how long is it?
Ceiling Zero was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ceiling Zero?
Ceiling Zero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).