Sky Giant
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Synopsis
Given the job of training young pilots for important post-war cargo flights, hard-boiled Col. Stockton forces ex-officer Stag Cahill back into the military to be his aide at the academy. Complications arise when Stockton's son Kenneth arrives for training and Stockton, believing his son to be a slackard, looks for an excuse to drop him from the program. Rivalry develops between Stag and Ken as well, as they fall for the same girl.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Lionel Houser
- Original Title
- Sky Giant
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Lionel Houser
Nicholas Musuraca
Harry Marker
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Lionel Houser
Screenplay
Harry Marker
Editor
Robert Sisk
Producer
Renié
Costume Design
Nicholas Musuraca
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 Giant
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What is Sky Giant about?
Given the job of training young pilots for important post-war cargo flights, hard-boiled Col. Stockton forces ex-officer Stag Cahill back into the military to be his aide at the academy. Complications arise when Stockton's son Kenneth arrives for training and Stockton, believing his son to be a slackard, looks for an excuse to drop him from the program. Rivalry develops between Stag and Ken as well, as they fall for the same girl.
Who directed Sky Giant?
Sky Giant was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Sky Giant?
The principal cast of Sky Giant includes Richard Dix, Chester Morris, Joan Fontaine, Harry Carey, Paul Guilfoyle.
When was Sky Giant released and how long is it?
Sky Giant was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sky Giant?
Sky Giant holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).