Bailout at 43,000 (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1957, Bailout at 43,000 is a drama film directed by Francis D. Lyon, running about 78 minutes. “They live fast... fly fast... and fall fast” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Air Force major feels a volatile mixture of relief and anger when he is excused from performing a dangerous test in a new aircraft.
Who’s in it. Bailout at 43,000 stars John Payne as Major Paul Peterson, Karen Steele as Carol Peterson, Paul Kelly as Colonel William Hughes and Richard Eyer as Kit Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Bailout at 43,000 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bailout at 43,000 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bailout at 43,000 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bailout at 43,000 (1957)?
- In US, Bailout at 43,000 is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bailout at 43,000 worth watching?
- Bailout at 43,000 holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bailout at 43,000?
- Bailout at 43,000 stars John Payne, Karen Steele, Paul Kelly, Richard Eyer and Constance Ford.
- When was Bailout at 43,000 released?
- Bailout at 43,000 was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.