Riders in the Sky(1968)
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Riders in the Sky Synopsis
The story of Czech pilots in RAF service during the Battle of Britain, and the ongoing aerial battle in Northern Europe. It tells the story of the crews of the RAF’s No. 311 Squadron, which was mainly crewed by escaped Czech airmen, and their bombing raids during the Second World War.
Riders in the Sky (1968) is a war film directed by Jindřich Polák, released on December 20, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jiří Bednář, Jiří Hrzán, Svatopluk Matyáš and Elsie Randolph. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Jindřich Polák
- Writers:
- Zdeněk Mahler, Vladimír Bor, Filip Jánský
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Němeček
- Composer:
- Evžen Illín
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
Riders in the Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jiří Bednář
as Student
Jiří Hrzán
as Prcek
Svatopluk Matyáš
as Pavel
Elsie Randolph
as Nurse Henderson
Jana Nováková
as Patricia
- Joan Seton
Joan Seton
as Mrs. Watkinson
- Charles Cameron
Charles Cameron
as Bradley
- Winston Chrislock
Winston Chrislock
as Tommy
- Geoffrey Russell-Jones
Geoffrey Russell-Jones
as Zpradovajec
- Vojtěch Holý
Vojtěch Holý
as George
- Josef Váša
Josef Váša
as Frank
- Victor Carter
Victor Carter
as Batchelor
Key crew
Directed by Jindřich Polák, written by Zdeněk Mahler, Vladimír Bor and Filip Jánský.
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Riders in the Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 10 ratings.
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Riders in the Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Riders in the Sky online?
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Riders in the Sky (1968) is available to stream on Lepsi TV and Oneplay. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Riders in the Sky?
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The main cast of Riders in the Sky (1968) includes Jiří Bednář, Jiří Hrzán, Svatopluk Matyáš, Elsie Randolph and Jana Nováková. The film was directed by Jindřich Polák. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Riders in the Sky released?
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Riders in the Sky was released on December 20, 1968 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Riders in the Sky worth watching?
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Riders in the Sky (1968) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.