The Pilot
“He's the best damn pilot in the sky. Drunk or sober.”
Synopsis
Mike Hagan is a pilot in passenger service and candidate for the honor "Best Pilot of the Year". Nobody knows that he's got private sorrows - he's an alcoholic. A stewardess notices his regular visits of the toilet and reports it.
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The Pilot (1980) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-17
Top Cast
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Cliff Robertson
Mike Hagan
Diane Baker
Pat Simpson
Frank Converse
Jim Cochran
Milo O'Shea
Doctor O'Brian
Dana Andrews
Randolph Evers
Gordon MacRae
Joe Barnes
Edward Binns
Larry Zanoff
Jennifer Houlton
Cricket
Kitty Sullivan
Nancy
Leigh Court
Jean Hagan
Bob Willis
Ken Howland
Hope Pomerance
Sandy Campbell
Ted Janus
1st Mechanic
Paul Stewart
2nd Mechanic
Bob Kozloski
1st Engineer
Tommy Lane
Man Outside Bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cliff Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert P. Davis
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Pilot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Alanda Associates, Earls Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cliff Robertson
Robert P. Davis
John Addison
Walter Lassally
Evan A. Lottman
Gregory Earls
Department Leadership Roster
John Addison
Original Music Composer
William De Seta
Production Design
Robert P. Davis
Screenplay
Gregory Earls
Producer
Cliff Robertson
Director
Evan A. Lottman
Editor
Walter Lassally
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Pilot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pilot about?
Mike Hagan is a pilot in passenger service and candidate for the honor "Best Pilot of the Year". Nobody knows that he's got private sorrows - he's an alcoholic. A stewardess notices his regular visits of the toilet and reports it.
Who directed The Pilot?
The Pilot was directed by Cliff Robertson.
Who stars in The Pilot?
The principal cast of The Pilot includes Cliff Robertson, Diane Baker, Frank Converse, Milo O'Shea, Dana Andrews.
When was The Pilot released and how long is it?
The Pilot was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Pilot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Pilot was composed by John Addison.
Is The Pilot based on a book or true story?
The Pilot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert P. Davis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pilot?
The Pilot holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).