God Is My Co-Pilot (1945): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
God Is My Co-Pilot is a 1945 adventure action film directed by Robert Florey, starring Tom Steele as American Pilot (uncredited), George Cleveland and Dennis Morgan. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is God Is My Co-Pilot About?
The premise of God Is My Co-Pilot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Robert L. Scott spends his life yearning to be a fighter pilot, yet when World War II erupts he is assigned to haul cargo over the treacherous Hump route into China. While there he convinces General Chennault to transfer him to the legendary Flying Tigers, a squadron that had already been battling Japanese forces before Pearl Harbor. Scott finally sees combat, dueling the feared Japanese ace known as Tokyo Joe.
God Is My Co-Pilot Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- american in asia
- american overseas
- fighter pilot
- single engine airplane
- world war two in china
- airplane cockpit
- warplane
- american abroad
- american
- flying tiger
- u.s. soldier
- claim in title
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- reference to god
- airplane crash
- exploding truck
- hong kong
- bomber
- bomb
- dogfight
- husband wife relationship
- west point
- aerial combat
- aviation
- fighter plane
- world war two
- based on novel
- based on book
- china
Where to Watch God Is My Co-Pilot
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God Is My Co-Pilot Cast & Characters
Tom Steele leads the cast as American Pilot (uncredited), with George Cleveland as Father of Catherine Scott (uncredited) and Dennis Morgan as Col. Robert Lee Scott. Directed by Robert Florey; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Florey
- Tom Steele as American Pilot (uncredited)
- George Cleveland as Father of Catherine Scott (uncredited)
- Dennis Morgan as Col. Robert Lee Scott
- Gigi Perreau as Robin Lee Scott (uncredited)
Also Starring in God Is My Co-Pilot
· 28 more- Andrea King Catherine Scott
- James Flavin Major at Kweilin Airbase (uncredited)
- Richard Loo Tokyo Joe
- William Challee Joe (uncredited)
- Raymond Massey Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chennault
- John Ridgely David 'Tex' Hill
- Sammee Tong Chinese Civilian (uncredited)
- Philip Ahn Hong Kong Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- Alan Hale Big Mike Harrigan
- William Forrest Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
- Clarence Muse Frank (uncredited)
- Murray Alper Sgt. Altonen (uncredited)
- Dale Van Sickel Holstrom (uncredited)
- Minor Watson Col. Caleb V. Haynes
- Frank Jaquet Macon Citizen (uncredited)
- Bernard Sell Gil Bright (uncredited)
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- Dane Clark Johnny Petach
- Stanley Ridges Col. Merian 'Steve' Cooper
- Craig Stevens Ed Rector
- Charles Smith Pvt. Motley
- Mark Stevens Sgt. Baldridge
- Louis Mason Macon Citizen (uncredited)
- Warren Douglas Bob Neale
- Don McGuire A.V.G. Groundman (uncredited)
- Leon Lontoc Japanese Officer (uncredited)
- John Miles Lt. 'Alabama' Wilson (uncredited)
- Frank Tang Chinese Captain (uncredited)
- Frances Chan Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
God Is My Co-Pilot Plot Summary
What happens in God Is My Co-Pilot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Major Robert Lee Scott Jr. [Dennis Morgan] is a 34-year-old Army Air Force pilot who is considered too old for frontline combat, yet he is recruited to fly a secret bombing mission from the Philippines against Tokyo, the Japanese capital. When the mission is cancelled after his arrival in India due to the fall of the Philippines, Scott is promoted to Colonel and assigned to fly transport aircraft on dangerous, unescorted missions over The Hump from Burma to China. These flights supply aviation gasoline and other crucial supplies to the three squadrons of the American Volunteer Group, the Flying Tigers.
Full summary
The whole story of God Is My Co-Pilot, scene by scene
God Is My Co-Pilot Trailers & Videos
The trailer of God Is My Co-Pilot.
How Well Do You Know God Is My Co-Pilot?
9 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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What is the rank of Robert Lee Scott Jr. when he is first assigned to a secret bombing mission?
Cars in God Is My Co-Pilot
5 cars on screen, including the Chevrolet unknown and the Willys M38.
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Movies Like God Is My Co-Pilot
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Flying Tigers, The War Lover and Fighter Squadron.
God Is My Co-Pilot FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of God Is My Co-Pilot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is God Is My Co-Pilot?
God Is My Co-Pilot runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was God Is My Co-Pilot released?
God Is My Co-Pilot was released on March 15, 1945.
Who directed God Is My Co-Pilot?
God Is My Co-Pilot was directed by Robert Florey.
More films by Robert Florey Who is in the cast of God Is My Co-Pilot?
God Is My Co-Pilot stars Tom Steele as American Pilot (uncredited), George Cleveland as Father of Catherine Scott (uncredited) and Dennis Morgan as Col. Robert Lee Scott, among 32 credited actors.
Where can I watch God Is My Co-Pilot?
In the US, God Is My Co-Pilot is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does God Is My Co-Pilot have a post-credit scene?
No. God Is My Co-Pilot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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