The Pilots (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1935, The Pilots is a drama and romance film directed by Yuli Raizman, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The daredevil pilot Sergei Belyaev takes a risk flying a plane which is not properly maintained and crashes dangerously, landing in hospital, his plane going up in smoke. The aviation student Galya Bystrova, having a crush with Belyaev, unfortunately tends to imitate him in the air. Later, heeding the advice of the wise headmaster Rogachev, they become experienced pilots. Bystrova is assigned to Pamir, and Rogachev, in love with her, is sent to Sakhalin.
Who’s in it. The Pilots stars Boris Shchukin as School Commander Nikolai Rogachev, Evgeniya Melnikova as Student Galya Bystrova, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi as Student Commander Sergei Belyaev and Aleksandr Chistyakov as Moustachioed mechanic Khrushchev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Pilots 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 The Pilots page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pilots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pilots (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pilots change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pilots worth watching?
- The Pilots holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pilots?
- The Pilots stars Boris Shchukin, Evgeniya Melnikova, Ivan Koval-Samborskyi, Aleksandr Chistyakov and Grigori Levkoyev.
- When was The Pilots released?
- The Pilots was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.