Jet Pilot
1957, English. Directed by Josef von Sternberg.
Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Jet Pilot is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Josef von SternbergDirector
- John WayneCol. Jim Shannon
- Janet LeighLt. Anna Marladovna Shannon / Olga Orlief
- Jay C. FlippenMaj. Gen. Black
- Paul FixMaj. Rexford
- Richard RoberFBI Agent George Rivers
- Roland WintersCol. Sokolov
- Hans ConriedCol. Matoff
- Ivan TriesaultGen. Dimitri Langrad
- Joyce ComptonMary Lou Simpson
- Denver PyleMr. Simpson
- Perdita ChandlerGeorgie Rexford
- Gene EvansAirfield Sergeant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jules Furthman
- Budget
- $9M
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Jet Pilot: quick answers
Is Jet Pilot worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jet Pilot?
Jet Pilot runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Jet Pilot have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jet Pilot. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jet Pilot parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jet Pilot is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Jet Pilot on?
Jet Pilot is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jet Pilot?
If you liked Jet Pilot, try Hellfighters, The Saint, Mythica: A Quest for Heroes.
Who directed Jet Pilot?
Jet Pilot (1957) was directed by Josef von Sternberg and stars John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen.