Jet Attack (1958): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Jet Attack is a 1958 war drama directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Joseph Hamilton as Dean Olmstead, John Agar and George Cisar. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes. Stream it on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jet Attack About?
The premise of Jet Attack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A thrilling jet‑powered adventure in which a Soviet nurse aids an American pilot, his comrades, and a scientist in escaping hostile North Korea. The film was released by American International Pictures as part of a double‑feature alongside “Suicide Battalion.”
Jet Attack Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- psychotronic film
- shot
- russian
- pilot
- behind enemy lines
- korean war
- truck
- stock footage
- scientist
- pursuit
- parachute
- north korea
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- mission
- military
- mig
- mid air collision
- machine gun
- low budget film
- jet
- hospital
- hillbilly
- helicopter
- gun
- guerilla
- doctor
- disguise
- death
- communist
- colonel
- cave
- captain
- canyon
- beret
- bed
- beatnik
- airplane
- air base
- korea
- espionage
Where to Watch Jet Attack
Stream it on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Jet Attack Cast & Characters
Joseph Hamilton leads the cast as Dean Olmstead, with John Agar as Capt. Tom Arnett and George Cisar as Col. Catlett. Directed by Edward L. Cahn; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward L. Cahn
- Joseph Hamilton as Dean Olmstead
- John Agar as Capt. Tom Arnett
- George Cisar as Col. Catlett
- Gregory Walcott as Lt. Bill Claiborne
Also Starring in Jet Attack
· 8 more- Victor Sen Yung Capt. Chon
- Audrey Totter Tanya Nikova
- Robert Carricart Col. Kuban
- Leonard Strong Maj. Wan
- Guy Prescott Maj. Garver
- Nicky Blair Radioman Chick 'Meathead' Lane
- James Dobson Lt. 'Sandy' Wilkinson
- Stella Lynn Muju
Jet Attack Plot Summary
What happens in Jet Attack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the Korean War, Dean Olmstead designs a long-range radio transmitting and tracking device for the United States Air Force. In a tense test, Capt. Tom Arnett and an escort of North American F-86 Sabre jet fighters watch as Olmstead’s B-25 Mitchell is shot down over hostile terrain. His commanding officer, Col. Catlett, orders a bold rescue, convinced Olmstead is alive and may be under interrogation by Soviet agents working with the North Koreans.
Full summary
The whole story of Jet Attack, scene by scene
Jet Attack Also Known As
Also known as “Kampfgeschwader Totenkopf”.
- Also known as
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- Kampfgeschwader Totenkopf
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Jet Attack FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Jet Attack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jet Attack?
Jet Attack runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Jet Attack released?
Jet Attack was released on February 15, 1958.
Who directed Jet Attack?
Jet Attack was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
More films by Edward L. Cahn Who is in the cast of Jet Attack?
Jet Attack stars Joseph Hamilton as Dean Olmstead, John Agar as Capt. Tom Arnett and George Cisar as Col. Catlett, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch Jet Attack?
In the US, Jet Attack is streaming on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Jet Attack have a post-credit scene?
No. Jet Attack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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