Arctic Flight (1952): Cast & Plot
Arctic Flight is a 1952 adventure drama directed by Lew Landers, starring Alan Hale Jr. as John W. Wetherby, Wayne Morris and Thomas Richards Sr.. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Monogram Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Arctic Flight About?
The premise of Arctic Flight without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mike Wein, an Alaskan bush pilot who flies the treacherous Bering Sea, befriends John W. Wetherby, a man claiming to be a wealthy U.S. businessman. In truth, Wetherby is a Russian spy en route to Siberia, carrying microfilm of U.S. defense installations, and the two become trapped in a blinding glacial wasteland.
Arctic Flight Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- based on story
- alaska
- arctic region
- little diomede island
- airplane pilot
- bering strait
- polar bear hunt
- hunting guide
- animal bite victim
- microfilm
- defense installation
- soviet spy
+19 more Show fewer
- bush pilot
- eskimo indian
- aviation
- dog sled team
- spy on the run
- year 1952
- place in title
- wolf
- wolf hunt
- hunting from a plane
- schoolteacher
- catholic priest
- reference to grand rapids michigan
- bartender
- punched in the face
- broken bottle as a weapon
- fistfight
- shot in the back
- cold war
Arctic Flight Cast & Characters
Alan Hale Jr. leads the cast as John W. Wetherby, with Wayne Morris as Mike Wien and Thomas Richards Sr. as Dave Karluck (as Tom Richards). Directed by Lew Landers; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lew Landers
- Alan Hale Jr. as John W. Wetherby
- Wayne Morris as Mike Wien
- Thomas Richards Sr. as Dave Karluck (as Tom Richards)
- Lola Albright as Martha Raymond
Also Starring in Arctic Flight
· 7 more- Kenneth MacDonald Father François
- Anthony Garson Miksook
- Carol Thurston Saranna Koonuk
- Herman Hack Barfly (uncredited)
- Dale Van Sickel Joe Dorgan
- Paul Bryar Happy Hogan
- Phil Tead Squid Tucker
More from Lew Landers
More films directed by Lew Landers: Terrified, Hot Rod Gang, The Cruel Tower and Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl.
Arctic Flight Plot Summary
What happens in Arctic Flight 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
In a remote Alaskan frontier, a small-plane tale unfolds as Mike Wien, a seasoned bush pilot, flies his friend Dave Karluck over a reindeer herd Dave owns. From the open door of the aircraft, Dave shoots a wolf that has been harassing the herd, setting a grim tone for a voyage that blends danger, duty, and a hint of romance.
Full summary
The whole story of Arctic Flight, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Arctic Flight?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the seasoned bush pilot that flies the main characters?
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Movies Like Arctic Flight
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Arctic, Arctic Blue and Escape from Alaska.
Arctic Flight FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Arctic Flight, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Arctic Flight?
Arctic Flight runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Arctic Flight released?
Arctic Flight was released on October 19, 1952.
Who directed Arctic Flight?
Arctic Flight was directed by Lew Landers.
More films by Lew Landers Who is in the cast of Arctic Flight?
Arctic Flight stars Alan Hale Jr. as John W. Wetherby, Wayne Morris as Mike Wien and Thomas Richards Sr. as Dave Karluck (as Tom Richards), among 11 credited actors.
Does Arctic Flight have a post-credit scene?
No. Arctic Flight has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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