
Jet Pilot
“Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story!”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Josef von Sternberg
- Writer
- Jules Furthman
- Producers
- Jules Furthman, Howard Hughes
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Jet Pilot rated?
Jet Pilot has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 49 votes.
Who directed Jet Pilot?
Jet Pilot was directed by Josef von Sternberg.
When was Jet Pilot released?
Jet Pilot was released in 1957.
























