The Crowded Sky
“The most fascinating people the gods of chance ever swept up into high adventure!”
Synopsis
When Navy pilot Dale Heath takes off, he doesn't expect his navigational equipment to fail and must adapt when it goes out along with his radio. Heading straight for a commercial jet piloted by Dick Barnett, whose plane is full of passengers, Heath can't tell which way to turn in order to avoid a catastrophe.
Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Dick Barnett
Rhonda Fleming
Cheryl 'Charro' Heath
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
Dale Heath
John Kerr
Mike Rule
Anne Francis
Kitty Foster
Keenan Wynn
Nick Hyland
Troy Donahue
McVey
Joe Mantell
Louis Capelli
Patsy Kelly
Gertrude Ross
Donald May
Norm Coster
Louis Quinn
Sidney Schreiber
Ed Kemmer
Caesar (as Edward Kemmer)
Tom Gilson
Rob Fermi
Hollis Irving
Beatrice Wiley
Paul Genge
Samuel N. Poole
Jean Willes
Gloria Panawek
Frieda Inescort
Mrs. Mitchell
Nan Leslie
Bev Barnett
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 2, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Schnee
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Crowded Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Pevney
Charles Schnee, Hank Searls
Leonard Rosenman
Harry Stradling Sr.
Tom McAdoo
Michael Garrison
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Pevney
Director
Charles Schnee
Screenplay
Tom McAdoo
Editor
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Michael Garrison
Producer
Harry Stradling Sr.
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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1960 - 1964 (First 3 pages only)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crowded Sky
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What is The Crowded Sky about?
When Navy pilot Dale Heath takes off, he doesn't expect his navigational equipment to fail and must adapt when it goes out along with his radio. Heading straight for a commercial jet piloted by Dick Barnett, whose plane is full of passengers, Heath can't tell which way to turn in order to avoid a catastrophe.
Who directed The Crowded Sky?
The Crowded Sky was directed by Joseph Pevney.
Who stars in The Crowded Sky?
The principal cast of The Crowded Sky includes Dana Andrews, Rhonda Fleming, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., John Kerr, Anne Francis.
When was The Crowded Sky released and how long is it?
The Crowded Sky was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Crowded Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Crowded Sky was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is The Crowded Sky based on a book or true story?
The Crowded Sky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hank Searls".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crowded Sky?
The Crowded Sky holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).