Flight from Ashiya(1964)
Flight from Ashiya Synopsis
Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air Force rescue pilots must overcome their personal problems and differences to embark upon a dangerous mission to save raft-bound Japanese survivors from a murderous storm-tossed sea. As they head for their location, the film flashes back to chronicle the pasts of each pilot to make clear their mixed feelings about their upcoming assignment.
Flight from Ashiya (1964) is a action, adventure and romance film directed by Michael Anderson, released on March 25, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris and Suzy Parker. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Anderson
- Writers:
- Waldo Salt, Elliott Arnold, Elliott Arnold
- Producers:
- Harold Hecht
- Cinematographer:
- Burnett Guffey
- Composer:
- Frank Cordell
- Production:
- Harold Hecht Films, Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Flight from Ashiya (1964) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Flight from Ashiya before you stream it.
Flight from Ashiya Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yul Brynner
as TSgt. Mike Takashima
Richard Widmark
as L:t. Col. Glenn Stevenson
George Chakiris
as 2nd Lt. John Gregg
Suzy Parker
as Lucille Caroll
Shirley Knight
as Caroline Gordon / Stevenson
Danièle Gaubert
as Leila
Eiko Taki
as Tomiko
- Joe Di Reda
Joe Di Reda
as SSgt. Randy Smith
- Mitsuhiro Sugiyama
Mitsuhiro Sugiyama
as Charlie
- E.S. Ince
E.S. Ince
as Capt. Walter Mound
- Andrew Hughes
Andrew Hughes
as Dr. Horton
William Ross
as Capt. Jerry Cooper
Key crew
Directed by Michael Anderson, written by Waldo Salt, Elliott Arnold and Elliott Arnold, produced by Harold Hecht.
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Flight from Ashiya Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 8 ratings.
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Flight from Ashiya – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flight from Ashiya online?
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Flight from Ashiya (1964) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Flight from Ashiya?
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The main cast of Flight from Ashiya (1964) includes Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris, Suzy Parker and Shirley Knight. The film was directed by Michael Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flight from Ashiya released?
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Flight from Ashiya was released on March 25, 1964 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Flight from Ashiya worth watching?
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Flight from Ashiya (1964) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Flight from Ashiya?
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Yes. The official Flight from Ashiya trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.