Sky Dragon
“Death rides the clouds”
Synopsis
All the passengers on an airplane headed for San Francisco are drugged, and when they wake up, it is discovered that a quarter-million dollars is missing. Charlie Chan--and, of course, his #1 son--must discover the identity of the person who doped the passengers and stole the money.
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Top Cast
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Roland Winters
Charlie Chan
Keye Luke
Lee Chan
Mantan Moreland
Birmingham Brown
Noel Neill
Jane Marshall
Tim Ryan
Lt. Mike Ruark
Iris Adrian
Wanda LaFern
Elena Verdugo
Connie Jackson
Milburn Stone
Pilot Tim Norton
Paul Maxey
John Anderson
Joel Marston
Co-Pilot Don Blake
Lyle Talbot
Andrew J. Barrett
John Eldredge
W. E. French
Louise Franklin
Lena Franklin
Eddie Parks
Jonathon Tibbetts
Gaylord Pendleton
Ben Edwards
Edna Holland
Demanding Woman Passenger
Lee Phelps
Detective at Airport Gate
George Eldredge
Detective Stacy
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- Sky Dragon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Oliver Drake, Earl Derr Biggers
William A. Sickner
Roy V. Livingston
James S. Burkett
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Oliver Drake
Screenplay
James S. Burkett
Producer
Roy V. Livingston
Editor
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Dragon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sky Dragon about?
All the passengers on an airplane headed for San Francisco are drugged, and when they wake up, it is discovered that a quarter-million dollars is missing. Charlie Chan--and, of course, his #1 son--must discover the identity of the person who doped the passengers and stole the money.
Who directed Sky Dragon?
Sky Dragon was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Sky Dragon?
The principal cast of Sky Dragon includes Roland Winters, Keye Luke, Mantan Moreland, Noel Neill, Tim Ryan.
When was Sky Dragon released and how long is it?
Sky Dragon was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Is Sky Dragon based on a book or true story?
Sky Dragon is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Earl Derr Biggers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky Dragon?
Sky Dragon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).