During WW2, American volunteer pilots are stationed in China where, as part of the Flying Tigers unit, they dog-fight against Japanese warplanes.During WW2, American volunteer pilots are stationed in China where, as part of the Flying Tigers unit, they dog-fight against Japanese warplanes.During WW2, American volunteer pilots are stationed in China where, as part of the Flying Tigers unit, they dog-fight against Japanese warplanes.
- Sgt. Baldridge
- (as Stephen Richards)
- Ground Crewman
- (uncredited)
- American Female Prisoner
- (uncredited)
- Hong Kong Radio Announcer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRichard Loo who plays the notorious "Tokyo Joe" in this film was also in Flying Tigers (1942) as Dr. Tsing who was staff physician for the AVG.
- GoofsWhen Scotty and Big Mike take off for Asia over the hump, they're in a Douglas C-47. Upon arrival it shows a Curtiss C-46 coming in for final and then finally another shot of a different C-47 landing.
- Quotes
Big Mike Harrigan: [Last lines] They who had scorned the thought of any strength except their own to lean on learned at length, how fear can sabotage the bravest heart. And human weakness, answering to the prod of terror, calls: "Help us, O God." Then silence lets the silent voice be heard, bringing its message like a spoken word, "Believe. Believe in me. Cast out your fear. Oh, I am not up there beyond the sky, but here, right here in your heart. I am the strength you seek. Believe."... And they believed.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Cheers: Fear Is My Co-Pilot (1986)
The book is still worth reading even today. More than a mere autobiography or piece of US war propaganda, Scott tells of the conflict between Chennault and Stillwell, the destruction of the Flying Tigers, the eclipse of the Chinese Nationalists and the rise of Mao.
The movie has one glaring historical error in the movie: The July 4 1942 raid did not take place. The original AVG refused to fly.
- deanofrpps
- Mar 20, 2006
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Rymdens riddare
- Filming locations
- Luke Field, Arizona, USA(location)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $1,970,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1