Canal Zone
Synopsis
A cocky pilot at a Panama Canal bomber station clashes with his trainer over recklessness and a woman. After causing a fatal crash while hungover, he seeks redemption when his rivals crash in the jungle.
Top Cast
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Chester Morris
'Hardtack' Hamilton
Harriet Nelson
Susan Merrill
John Hubbard
Harley Ames
Larry Parks
Recruit Kincaid
Forrest Tucker
Recruit Madigan
Eddie Laughton
Recruit Hughes
Lloyd Bridges
Recruit Baldwin - Insurance Man
George McKay
'Mack' MacNamara
Stanley Andrews
Cmdr. Merrill
John Tyrrell
'Red' Connors - Mechanic
Stanley Brown
Pilot Jones
John Shay
Henshaw - Co-Pilot
Hugh Beaumont
The Radio Operator (uncredited)
Louis Jean Heydt
Ralph Merrill (uncredited)
James Khan
Man Delivering Monkey (uncredited)
Arthur O'Connell
New Recruit (uncredited)
Paul Phillips
Bailey - Pilot Leader (uncredited)
Betty Roadman
Pearl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Original Title
- Canal Zone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canal Zone
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Canal Zone about?
A cocky pilot at a Panama Canal bomber station clashes with his trainer over recklessness and a woman. After causing a fatal crash while hungover, he seeks redemption when his rivals crash in the jungle.
Who directed Canal Zone?
Canal Zone was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Canal Zone?
The principal cast of Canal Zone includes Chester Morris, Harriet Nelson, John Hubbard, Larry Parks, Forrest Tucker.
When was Canal Zone released and how long is it?
Canal Zone was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.