No Highway in the Sky
"EXCITEMENT and SUSPENSE 18,000 Feet Over the Atlantic!"
Originally released in 1951. No Highway in the Sky is a drama/thriller film. directed by Henry Koster.
Starring James Stewart, Glynis Johns, and Marlene Dietrich
Synopsis
James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetful, but brilliant. His studies show that the aircraft being manufactured by his employer has a subtle but deadly design flaw that manifests itself only after the aircraft has flown a certain number of hours. En route to a crash site to prove his theory, Honey discovers that he is aboard a plane rapidly approaching his predicted deadline.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (62 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Stewart
as Theodore Honey
Glynis Johns
as Marjorie Corder
Marlene Dietrich
as Monica Teasdale
Janette Scott
as Elspeth Honey
Jack Hawkins
as Dennis Scott
Elizabeth Allan
as Shirley Scott
Ronald Squire
as Sir John, Director
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Fisher, Inspector of Accidents (uncredited)
Bessie Love
as Plane Passenger (uncredited)
Jill Clifford
as Peggy, Stewardess
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No Highway in the Sky about?
James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetful, but brilliant. His studies show that the aircraft being manufactured by h...
Who directed No Highway in the Sky?
No Highway in the Sky was directed by Henry Koster.
How long is No Highway in the Sky?
No Highway in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was No Highway in the Sky released?
No Highway in the Sky was released on June 28, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in No Highway in the Sky?
The main cast of No Highway in the Sky includes James Stewart, Glynis Johns, Marlene Dietrich, Janette Scott, Jack Hawkins.