Riders in the Sky movie poster

Riders in the Sky

December 20, 1968 1h 31m 5.6/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1968. Riders in the Sky is a war film. directed by Jindřich Polák.

Starring Jiří Bednář, Jiří Hrzán, and Svatopluk Matyáš

Synopsis

The story of Czech pilots in RAF service during the Battle of Britain, and the ongoing aerial battle in Northern Europe. It tells the story of the crews of the RAF’s No. 311 Squadron, which was mainly crewed by escaped Czech airmen, and their bombing raids during the Second World War.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 20, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language CS Original language
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Country Czechoslovakia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CS

Production Companies

  • Filmové studio Barrandov

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riders in the Sky about?

The story of Czech pilots in RAF service during the Battle of Britain, and the ongoing aerial battle in Northern Europe. It tells the story of the crews of the RAF’s No. 311 Squadron, which was m...

Who directed Riders in the Sky?

Riders in the Sky was directed by Jindřich Polák.

How long is Riders in the Sky?

Riders in the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Riders in the Sky released?

Riders in the Sky was released on December 20, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Riders in the Sky?

The main cast of Riders in the Sky includes Jiří Bednář, Jiří Hrzán, Svatopluk Matyáš, Elsie Randolph, Jana Nováková.