Movie

The Man in the Sky

“Dare-devil test pilot takes you on a nerve-tingling adventure!”

★ 7.5(12)19571h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Charles Crichton
Release date: 1957-01-24
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ealing Studios

About The Man in the Sky

The Man in the Sky is a 1957 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Charles Crichton, starring Jack Hawkins, Elizabeth Sellars and Walter Fitzgerald. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man in the Sky in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The efforts of test pilot John Mitchell to make a better life for his wife Mary and their two children seem doomed to failure and he blames himself. At the Conway Aero-Manufacturing Company of Wolverhampton, Mitchell is to take the company's new rocket-propulsion transport plane up for tests, fully loaded and carrying two important passengers - Ministry official Crabtree and buyer's representative Ashmore. Mitchell learns from his boss, Reg Conway, that if Ashmore does not recommend the plane, the company will be out of business and Mitchell out of a job, since the plane is not even insured as the firm's entire capital is tied up in the plane. Aloft, an engine catches fire and the passengers and other crew bail out, but Mitchell refuses to obey orders to jettison the plane in the Irish Sea.

Cast

Jack Hawkins

John Mitchell

Elizabeth Sellars

Mary Mitchell

Walter Fitzgerald

Reginald Conway

Eddie Byrne

Ashmore

John Stratton

Peter Hook

Victor Maddern

Joe Biggs

Lionel Jeffries

Keith

Donald Pleasence

Crabtree

Catherine Lacey

Mary's mother

Megs Jenkins

Mrs. Snowden

Ernest Clark

Maine

Jeremy Bodkin

Nicholas Mitchell

Themes & keywords

aviationblack and whitetest pilot

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man in the Sky in Germany?+

The Man in the Sky is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Man in the Sky on Netflix?+

The Man in the Sky is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Man in the Sky?+

The Man in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Man in the Sky?+

The Man in the Sky stars Jack Hawkins, Elizabeth Sellars, Walter Fitzgerald, Eddie Byrne and John Stratton.

When did The Man in the Sky come out?+

The Man in the Sky is a 1957 movie directed by Charles Crichton.

What genre is The Man in the Sky?+

The Man in the Sky is Drama film.

Who directed The Man in the Sky?+

The Man in the Sky was directed by Charles Crichton.