Night Plane from Chungking
"A Nation's Fate Flies by Night on a Secret Mission!"
Originally released in 1943. Night Plane from Chungking is a action/drama film. directed by Ralph Murphy. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Preston, Ellen Drew, and Otto Kruger
Synopsis
Without lights and in a driving rain, a bus is lumbering along the muddy Assam Road en route from Chunking to the Indian border. Passengers include a European of unknown nationality, a missionary a French officer, and a White Russian. There is also an ancient Chinese lady on an important diplomatic mission to Indian and her traveling companion. The trip is halted when Japanese planes bomb the road and hit a munitions truck and kill many Chinese soldiers. The Chinese commander puts the wounded soldiers on the bus and directs it to a nearby secret airport where the officer in charge is an American attached to the Chinese Air Force.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Night Plane from Chungking about?
Without lights and in a driving rain, a bus is lumbering along the muddy Assam Road en route from Chunking to the Indian border. Passengers include a European of unknown nationality, a missionary a...
Who directed Night Plane from Chungking?
Night Plane from Chungking was directed by Ralph Murphy.
How long is Night Plane from Chungking?
Night Plane from Chungking has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was Night Plane from Chungking released?
Night Plane from Chungking was released on May 31, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Night Plane from Chungking?
The main cast of Night Plane from Chungking includes Robert Preston, Ellen Drew, Otto Kruger, Steven Geray, Tamara Geva.