They Conquer the Skies (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, They Conquer the Skies is a drama film directed by Tatyana Lioznova, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The end of the 1940s. Test pilot Aleksei Kolchin was commissioned for the first time to fly the first Soviet jet fighter. The tests are successful, but it is necessary to improve the aircraft. When performing a test flight, Kolchin dies, his last words are recorded on tape. Having studied them, Kolchin's friend Sergei Sharov makes a new attempt and completes the test of the aircraft.
Who’s in it. They Conquer the Skies stars Nikolai Rybnikov as Kolchin, Vladimir Sedov as Sharov, Svetlana Svetlichnaya as Nina Kolchina and Evgeniy Evstigneev as main constructor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, They Conquer the Skies has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Conquer the Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Conquer the Skies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Conquer the Skies (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for They Conquer the Skies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is They Conquer the Skies worth watching?
- They Conquer the Skies holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in They Conquer the Skies?
- They Conquer the Skies stars Nikolai Rybnikov, Vladimir Sedov, Svetlana Svetlichnaya, Evgeniy Evstigneev and Oleg Zhakov.
- When was They Conquer the Skies released?
- They Conquer the Skies was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.