Jet Pilot (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1957, Jet Pilot is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Josef von Sternberg, running about 112 minutes. “Exploding with all the power of the jet age... with all the passion of a daring love story!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Jet Pilot stars John Wayne as Col. Jim Shannon, Janet Leigh as Lt. Anna Marladovna Shannon / Olga Orlief, Jay C. Flippen as Maj. Gen. Black and Paul Fix as Maj. Rexford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Jet Pilot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jet Pilot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jet Pilot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jet Pilot (1957)?
- In US, Jet Pilot is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jet Pilot worth watching?
- Jet Pilot holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jet Pilot?
- Jet Pilot stars John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen, Paul Fix and Richard Rober.
- When was Jet Pilot released?
- Jet Pilot was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.