Trapped in the Sky (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, Trapped in the Sky is a drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 61 minutes. “FOREIGN SPIES MAKE AMERICA THEIR BATTLEGROUND!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this exciting spy drama, enemy agents endeavor to steal the plans for a top secret silent aircraft. The plane's inventor wants to sell his invention to other countries but his government will only allow it if the test flights fail. The prototype is sabotaged and crashes on the first test, killing the pilot. The commanding officer shoulders the blame and ends up court-martialed. He then goes to the enemy agents and wins their trust.
Who’s in it. Trapped in the Sky stars Jack Holt as Major, Ralph Morgan as Colonel Whalen, Paul Everton as General Mooyp and Katherine DeMille as Carol Rayder, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trapped in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trapped in the Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trapped in the Sky (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trapped in the Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Trapped in the Sky?
- Trapped in the Sky stars Jack Holt, Ralph Morgan, Paul Everton, Katherine DeMille and C. Henry Gordon.
- When was Trapped in the Sky released?
- Trapped in the Sky was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.