Flying in the Sky (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film
Released in 1958, Flying in the Sky is a war film directed by Shutian Li, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. During Korean War Chinese Air Force fought against the American pilots who claimed to be the world's king of the air. Zhang Lei (Cao Huichu), who comes from a poor farming family, is determined to kill the enemy and serve his country after graduating from aviation school. After arriving at the front line, both the division commander (played by Wang Runshen) and the team leader were satisfied with his test flight results, but the proud Zhang Lei did not want to be a wingman and thinks he is useless. His pride and conceit made him pay the price. With the help of leaders and comrades, he gradually got out of complacency. In the next air battle, he used his actions to correct his mistakes and actively helped the lead plane complete aerial tactical coordination and shoot down the enemy plane. After his own plane was injured and on fire, he was still able to cover his comrades and crash the injured plane into the enemy plane
Who’s in it. Flying in the Sky stars Huiqu Cao as Zhou Zhang, Yao Chen as Feng Liu, Wang Runshen as Division commander Fang and Xu Hu as Political commissar Li, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flying in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying in the Sky tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying in the Sky (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying in the Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Flying in the Sky?
- Flying in the Sky stars Huiqu Cao, Yao Chen, Wang Runshen, Xu Hu and Ren Wang.
- When was Flying in the Sky released?
- Flying in the Sky was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.