Men Against the Sky(1940)
Men Against the Sky Synopsis
A draftswoman, the sister of an aging, alcoholic pilot, secretly uses her brother's ideas to solve design problems for an experimental military plane in an attempt to save the company and salvage her brother's reputation.
Men Against the Sky (1940) is a drama film directed by Leslie Goodwins, released on September 6, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Richard Dix, Kent Taylor, Edmund Lowe and Wendy Barrie. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Goodwins
- Writers:
- John Twist, Nathanael West
- Producers:
- Howard Benedict
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Redman
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Men Against the Sky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Dix
as Phil Mercedes
Kent Taylor
as Martin Ames
Edmund Lowe
as Dan McLean
Wendy Barrie
as Kay Mercedes
Granville Bates
as Mr. Burdett
Grant Withers
as Mr. Grant
Donald Briggs
as Dick Allerton
Charles Quigley
as Flynn
Selmer Jackson
as Capt. Sanders
Lee Bonnell
as Capt. Wallen
Pamela Blake
as Nurse
- Joe Bordeaux
Joe Bordeaux
as Mechanic
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Goodwins, written by John Twist and Nathanael West, produced by Howard Benedict.
Explore more Drama titles
Men Against the Sky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 7 ratings.
You may also like
Flight
2012
On a Wing and a Prayer
2023
Fate Is the Hunter
1964
El Chicano
2019
Flyboys
2006
Fearless
1993
Hardball
2001
The High and the Mighty
1954
Hungry Hearts
2015
Fast Girls
2012
Top Gun: Maverick
2022
Blue Thunder
1983
A Simple Plan
1998
The Aviator
2004
Sully
2016
Good Kill
2015
Fast Charlie
2023
The Safety of Objects
2002
7500
2019
Flash of Genius
2008
Movies similar to Men Against the Sky
Lovers of the Arctic Circle
1998
The Great Love
1942
Pearl Harbor
2001
Top Gun
1986
The Rules of the Game
1939
Emergency Declaration
2022
Porté disparu
1995
Days of Thunder
1990
Piloto.
2025
Vixen!
1968
Veer-Zaara
2004
Airport '77
1977
Don't Bother to Knock
1952
Reach for the Sky
1956
Flight of the Phoenix
2004
Iron Eagle II
1988
Air America
1990
The Right Stuff
1983
Turbulence
2025
Iron Widow
Movie
Men Against the Sky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Men Against the Sky online?
+
Men Against the Sky (1940) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Men Against the Sky?
+
The main cast of Men Against the Sky (1940) includes Richard Dix, Kent Taylor, Edmund Lowe, Wendy Barrie and Granville Bates. The film was directed by Leslie Goodwins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Men Against the Sky released?
+
Men Against the Sky was released on September 6, 1940 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Men Against the Sky worth watching?
+
Men Against the Sky (1940) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.