Flight from Ashiya
Originally released in 1964. Flight from Ashiya is a action/adventure film. directed by Michael Anderson.
Starring Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, and George Chakiris
Synopsis
Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air Force rescue pilots must overcome their personal problems and differences to embark upon a dangerous mission to save raft-bound Japanese survivors from a murderous storm-tossed sea. As they head for their location, the film flashes back to chronicle the pasts of each pilot to make clear their mixed feelings about their upcoming assignment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Yul Brynner
as TSgt. Mike Takashima
Richard Widmark
as L:t. Col. Glenn Stevenson
George Chakiris
as 2nd Lt. John Gregg
Suzy Parker
as Lucille Caroll
Shirley Knight
as Caroline Gordon / Stevenson
Danièle Gaubert
as Leila
Eiko Taki
as Tomiko
Joe Di Reda
as SSgt. Randy Smith
Mitsuhiro Sugiyama
as Charlie
E.S. Ince
as Capt. Walter Mound
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harold Hecht Films
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flight from Ashiya about?
Featuring an all-star cast and on-location shooting in Japan, where the story is set, three US Air Force rescue pilots must overcome their personal problems and differences to embark upon a dangero...
Who directed Flight from Ashiya?
Flight from Ashiya was directed by Michael Anderson.
How long is Flight from Ashiya?
Flight from Ashiya has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Flight from Ashiya released?
Flight from Ashiya was released on March 25, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flight from Ashiya?
The main cast of Flight from Ashiya includes Yul Brynner, Richard Widmark, George Chakiris, Suzy Parker, Shirley Knight.