The Pilot(1980)
He's the best damn pilot in the sky. Drunk or sober.
The Pilot Synopsis
Mike Hagan is a pilot in passenger service and candidate for the honor "Best Pilot of the Year". Nobody knows that he's got private sorrows - he's an alcoholic. A stewardess notices his regular visits of the toilet and reports it.
The Pilot (1980) is a action and drama film directed by Cliff Robertson, released on November 26, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Cliff Robertson, Diane Baker, Frank Converse and Milo O'Shea. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Cliff Robertson
- Writers:
- Robert P. Davis, Robert P. Davis
- Producers:
- Gregory Earls
- Cinematographer:
- Walter Lassally
- Composer:
- John Addison
- Production:
- Alanda Associates, Earls Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Pilot (1980) Trailer
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The Pilot Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cliff Robertson
as Mike Hagan
Diane Baker
as Pat Simpson
Frank Converse
as Jim Cochran
Milo O'Shea
as Doctor O'Brian
Dana Andrews
as Randolph Evers
Gordon MacRae
as Joe Barnes
Edward Binns
as Larry Zanoff
- Jennifer Houlton
Jennifer Houlton
as Cricket
- Kitty Sullivan
Kitty Sullivan
as Nancy
- Leigh Court
Leigh Court
as Jean Hagan
- Bob Willis
Bob Willis
as Ken Howland
- Hope Pomerance
Hope Pomerance
as Sandy Campbell
Key crew
Directed by Cliff Robertson, written by Robert P. Davis and Robert P. Davis, produced by Gregory Earls.
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The Pilot Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Pilot – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pilot online?
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Who stars in The Pilot?
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The main cast of The Pilot (1980) includes Cliff Robertson, Diane Baker, Frank Converse, Milo O'Shea and Dana Andrews. The film was directed by Cliff Robertson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pilot released?
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The Pilot was released on November 26, 1980 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Pilot worth watching?
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The Pilot (1980) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Pilot?
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Yes. The official The Pilot trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.