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Surface to Air (1997): Cast

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Surface to Air is a 1997 action film directed by Rodney McDonald, starring Michael Madsen as Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin, Beau Billingslea and Michael Benyaer. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Surface to Air (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Rodney McDonald
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Surface to Air About?

The premise of Surface to Air without spoilers.

Two feuding half‑brothers are posted together on an aircraft carrier bound for the Persian Gulf. Their personal rivalry is set aside as they confront an Iraqi officer plotting a coup. They battle rebel forces and regular Iraqi troops, and when one is endangered, the other risks everything to rescue him.

Surface to Air Themes & Keywords

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  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Surface to Air Cast & Characters

Michael Madsen leads the cast as Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin, with Beau Billingslea as Captain Wallace and Michael Benyaer as Iraqi Soldier. Directed by Rodney McDonald; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rodney McDonald

More films directed by Rodney McDonald: Sonic Impact, Deep Core, Nautilus and Steel Sharks.

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Cars

Cars in Surface to Air

23 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M1037 and the AM General HMMWV M1097.

All 23 cars
  • AM General HMMWV M1037 in Surface to Air AM General HMMWV M1037 Minor role
  • AM General HMMWV M1097 in Surface to Air AM General HMMWV M1097 Minor role
  • AM General HMMWV M997 in Surface to Air AM General HMMWV M997 Minor role
  • AM General M-923 in Surface to Air AM General M-923 Minor role
Details

Surface to Air Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Desert War - Hinter feindlichen Linien” and “Земля – воздух”.

Also known as
  • Desert War - Hinter feindlichen Linien
  • Земля – воздух
  • Operacja Krogulec
  • Csapásra készen
  • Çöl Operasyonu

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FAQ

Surface to Air FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Surface to Air, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Surface to Air?

Surface to Air runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Surface to Air released?

Surface to Air was released on November 11, 1997.

Who directed Surface to Air?

Surface to Air was directed by Rodney McDonald.

More films by Rodney McDonald

Who is in the cast of Surface to Air?

Surface to Air stars Michael Madsen as Gunnery Sgt. Zach Massin, Beau Billingslea as Captain Wallace and Michael Benyaer as Iraqi Soldier, among 20 credited actors.

Does Surface to Air have a post-credit scene?

No. Surface to Air has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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