Air Cadet (1951): Cast & Plot
Air Cadet is a 1951 war drama directed by Joseph Pevney, starring Robert Arthur as Walt Carver, Richard Long and James Best. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Air Cadet About?
The premise of Air Cadet without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Are you going to let that boy go up alone? A group of cadets have assorted problems at the U.S. Air Force Pilot Training Academy.
Air Cadet Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- 1950s
- cadet
- u.s. air force
- fighter pilot
- flight instructor
- f 80 shooting star
- black out
- romantic rivalry
- jet engine
- marital separation
- airplane accident
- board of inquiry
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- arizona
- desert
- hallucination
- hero
- investigation
- psychologist
- suicide
- graduation
- flying test
- examination
- g suit
- g force
- pressure chamber
- pilot helmet
- oxygen mask
- afterburner
- jet trainer
- u.s. air force soldier
- u.s. military
- military uniform
- boy girl relationship
- aerial camera shot
- aviation
- airforce
Air Cadet Cast & Characters
Robert Arthur leads the cast as Walt Carver, with Richard Long as Russ Coulter and James Best as Jerry Connell. Directed by Joseph Pevney; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Pevney
- Robert Arthur as Walt Carver
- Richard Long as Russ Coulter
- James Best as Jerry Connell
- Alex Nicol as Joe Czanoczek
Also Starring in Air Cadet
· 6 more- Gail Russell Janet Page
- Parley Baer Major Jim Evans
- Stephen McNally Major Jack Page
- Rock Hudson Upper Classman
- Charles Drake Captain Sullivan
- Peggie Castle Pat
Air Cadet Plot Summary
What happens in Air Cadet from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Walt Carver, Russ Coulter, Jerry Connell and former U.S. Army Sgt. Joe Czanoczek sign up with a group of cadets stepping into Air Force pilot training, each bringing a personal motive to the skies. Carver hopes to shed his privileged background, while Coulter longs to honor his brother who fell in World War II. Connell leans on his civilian piloting experience, and Czanoczek wants to translate wartime service into a lasting career. The start is also a test of character, as upperclassmen make life difficult for newcomers through hazing, setting a crude bar for what lies ahead.
Full summary
The whole story of Air Cadet, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Air Cadet?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which cadet joins the program hoping to honor his brother who fell in World War II?
Air Cadet Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “I moschettieri dell'aria” and “Escola de Bravos”.
- Also known as
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- I moschettieri dell'aria
- Escola de Bravos
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Air Cadet FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Air Cadet, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Air Cadet?
Air Cadet runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Air Cadet released?
Air Cadet was released on March 14, 1951.
Who directed Air Cadet?
Air Cadet was directed by Joseph Pevney.
More films by Joseph Pevney Who is in the cast of Air Cadet?
Air Cadet stars Robert Arthur as Walt Carver, Richard Long as Russ Coulter and James Best as Jerry Connell, among 10 credited actors.
Does Air Cadet have a post-credit scene?
No. Air Cadet has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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