Jet Pilot

Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story!

⭐ 5.5 /10 50 votes

October 11, 1957 1h 52m Released

Storyline

John Wayne stars as U.S. Air Force aviator Jim Shannon, who's tasked with escorting a Soviet pilot (Janet Leigh) claiming -- at the height of the Cold War -- that she wants to defect. After falling in love with and wedding the fetching flyer, 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 in this 1957 drama.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Josef von Sternberg
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Jules Furthman
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    RKO Radio Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.5/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $9,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

John Wayne

Col. Jim Shannon

Janet Leigh

Lt. Anna Marladovna Shannon / Olga Orlief

Jay C. Flippen

Maj. Gen. Black

Paul Fix

Maj. Rexford

Richard Rober

FBI Agent George Rivers

Roland Winters

Col. Sokolov

Hans Conried

Col. Matoff

Ivan Triesault

Gen. Dimitri Langrad

Joyce Compton

Mary Lou Simpson

Denver Pyle

Mr. Simpson

Perdita Chandler

Georgie Rexford

Gene Evans

Airfield Sergeant (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jet Pilot released?

Jet Pilot was released on October 11, 1957.

How long is Jet Pilot?

The runtime of Jet Pilot is 1h 52m.

What genre is Jet Pilot?

Jet Pilot is a Action, Adventure, Romance movie.

What is the rating of Jet Pilot?

Jet Pilot has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Jet Pilot?

Jet Pilot is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Jet Pilot?

Jet Pilot was directed by Josef von Sternberg.

Who stars in Jet Pilot?

The main cast of Jet Pilot includes John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen.

What language is Jet Pilot in?

Jet Pilot is originally in English.