Jet Pilot(1957)
Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story!
Jet Pilot Synopsis
U.S. Air Force aviator Jim Shannon is tasked with escorting a Soviet pilot claiming -- at the height of the Cold War -- that she wants to defect. After falling in love with and marrying her, Shannon learns from his superiors that she's a spy on a mission to extract military secrets. To save his new wife from prison and deportation, Shannon devises a risky plan.
Jet Pilot (1957) is a action, adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, released on October 11, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen and Paul Fix. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writers:
- Jules Furthman
- Producers:
- Jules Furthman, Howard Hughes
- Cinematographer:
- Winton C. Hoch
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Budget:
- $9,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Jet Pilot (1957) Trailer
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Jet Pilot Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Col. Jim Shannon
Janet Leigh
as Lt. Anna Marladovna Shannon / Olga Orlief
Jay C. Flippen
as Maj. Gen. Black
Paul Fix
as Maj. Rexford
Richard Rober
as FBI Agent George Rivers
Roland Winters
as Col. Sokolov
Hans Conried
as Col. Matoff
Ivan Triesault
as Gen. Dimitri Langrad
Joyce Compton
as Mary Lou Simpson
Denver Pyle
as Mr. Simpson
- Perdita Chandler
Perdita Chandler
as Georgie Rexford
Gene Evans
as Airfield Sergeant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Josef von Sternberg, written by Jules Furthman, produced by Jules Furthman and Howard Hughes.
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Jet Pilot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 50 ratings.
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Jet Pilot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jet Pilot online?
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Jet Pilot (1957) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jet Pilot?
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The main cast of Jet Pilot (1957) includes John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen, Paul Fix and Richard Rober. The film was directed by Josef von Sternberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jet Pilot released?
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Jet Pilot was released on October 11, 1957 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Jet Pilot worth watching?
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Jet Pilot (1957) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 50 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 Jet Pilot?
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Yes. The official Jet Pilot trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.