Men Against the Sky
Synopsis
A draftswoman, the sister of an aging, alcoholic pilot, secretly uses her brother's ideas to solve design problems for an experimental military plane in an attempt to save the company and salvage her brother's reputation.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Phil Mercedes
Kent Taylor
Martin Ames
Edmund Lowe
Dan McLean
Wendy Barrie
Kay Mercedes
Granville Bates
Mr. Burdett
Grant Withers
Mr. Grant
Donald Briggs
Dick Allerton
Charles Quigley
Flynn
Selmer Jackson
Capt. Sanders
Lee Bonnell
Capt. Wallen
Pamela Blake
Nurse
Joe Bordeaux
Mechanic
Jan Buckingham
Miss Ross
Eddie Dunn
Plainclothesman
Thornton Edwards
Court Clerk
Paul Everton
Banker
Roy Gordon
Judge J. Doran Fox
Denis Greene
Col. Kolbec
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Nathanael West
- Original Title
- Men Against the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Nathanael West, John Twist
Frank Redman
Desmond Marquette
Howard Benedict
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Howard Benedict
Producer
Nathanael West
Screenplay
Desmond Marquette
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men Against the Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Men Against the Sky about?
A draftswoman, the sister of an aging, alcoholic pilot, secretly uses her brother's ideas to solve design problems for an experimental military plane in an attempt to save the company and salvage her brother's reputation.
Who directed Men Against the Sky?
Men Against the Sky was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Men Against the Sky?
The principal cast of Men Against the Sky includes Richard Dix, Kent Taylor, Edmund Lowe, Wendy Barrie, Granville Bates.
When was Men Against the Sky released and how long is it?
Men Against the Sky was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.