A Pilot Returns (1942): Cast
A Pilot Returns is a 1942 war drama directed by Roberto Rossellini, starring Massimo Girotti as Il tenente Gino Rossati, Piero Lulli and Piero Palermini. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Pilot Returns About?
The premise of A Pilot Returns without spoilers.
A young Italian pilot is captured and held in a British prison camp after his aircraft is downed during the conflict with Greece. While imprisoned he falls in love with the daughter of a physician, and when the camp is bombarded he seizes the chance to flee. He returns home, badly wounded, just as word arrives that Greece has surrendered.
A Pilot Returns Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- pilot
- greece
- escape
- italian air force
- shooting down
- prisoner
- patriotism
- parachute
- concentration camp
- airplane
- 1940s
A Pilot Returns Cast & Characters
Massimo Girotti leads the cast as Il tenente Gino Rossati, with Piero Lulli as De Santis and Piero Palermini as Un giovane ufficiale inglese. Directed by Roberto Rossellini; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roberto Rossellini
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Massimo Girotti as Il tenente Gino Rossati - Piero Lulli as De Santis
- Piero Palermini as Un giovane ufficiale inglese
- Elvira Betrone as La signora Rossati, madre di Gino
Also Starring in A Pilot Returns
· 5 more- Jole Tinta La madre del bimbo ammalato
- Michela Belmonte Anna
- Nino Brondello Il tenente Vittali
- Gaetano Masier Il tenente Trisotti
- Giovanni Valdambrini Il medico, padre di Anna
A Pilot Returns Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Un piloto regresa” and “Um Piloto Regressa”.
- Also known as
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- Un piloto regresa
- Um Piloto Regressa
- Un pilote revient
- 飞行员归来
- Um Piloto Retorna
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A Pilot Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Pilot Returns, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Pilot Returns?
A Pilot Returns runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was A Pilot Returns released?
A Pilot Returns was released on April 8, 1942.
Who directed A Pilot Returns?
A Pilot Returns was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
More films by Roberto Rossellini Who is in the cast of A Pilot Returns?
A Pilot Returns stars Massimo Girotti as Il tenente Gino Rossati, Piero Lulli as De Santis and Piero Palermini as Un giovane ufficiale inglese, among 9 credited actors.
Does A Pilot Returns have a post-credit scene?
No. A Pilot Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Pilot Returns in?
The original language of A Pilot Returns is Italian.
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