Pilot #5 (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1943, Pilot #5 is a drama, war and romance film directed by George Sidney, running about 71 minutes. “Be There When It Happens!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small group of Allied soldiers and airmen on Java are being bombed by Japanese 'planes daily. With only one working fighter of their own, and five pilots anxious to fly it, the Dutch commander chooses George Collins to fly a mission to drop a 500-lb bomb on the Japanese carrier lying offshore. As the flight progresses, the commander asks the other pilots to tell him about George. They recount his rise from brilliant law student, through the time he became involved in the corrupt machine of his state's Governor, and his attempts to redeem himself, both in his own eyes, and in Fredie, his long-time love.
Who’s in it. Pilot #5 stars Franchot Tone as George Braynor Collins, Marsha Hunt as Freddie Andrews, Gene Kelly as Vito S. Alessandro and Van Johnson as Everett Arnold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Pilot #5 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pilot #5 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pilot #5 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pilot #5 (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pilot #5 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pilot #5 worth watching?
- Pilot #5 holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pilot #5?
- Pilot #5 stars Franchot Tone, Marsha Hunt, Gene Kelly, Van Johnson and Alan Baxter.
- When was Pilot #5 released?
- Pilot #5 was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.