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The Great Skycopter Rescue (1980): Cast

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The Great Skycopter Rescue is a 1980 action film directed by Lawrence D. Foldes, starring Aldo Ray as Sheriff Burgess, William Marshall and Russell Johnson. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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The Great Skycopter Rescue (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Great Skycopter Rescue About?

The premise of The Great Skycopter Rescue without spoilers.

A small town is threatened after oil is discovered and greedy prospectors hire a gang of wild bikers to intimidate the residents. When a group of daring young pilots uncovers the scheme, they rally together and launch a bold aerial rescue to thwart the plot and protect the community.

The Great Skycopter Rescue Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • young
  • group
  • small town
  • prospector
  • pilot
  • oil
  • gang
  • biker
  • terrorist
  • rescue
  • motorcycle gang
  • helicopter
+3 more
  • harassment
  • gangster
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Great Skycopter Rescue Cast & Characters

Aldo Ray leads the cast as Sheriff Burgess, with William Marshall as Mr. Jason and Russell Johnson as Professor Benson. Directed by Lawrence D. Foldes; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lawrence D. Foldes

More films directed by Lawrence D. Foldes, best-rated first: Finding Home, Nightforce and Young Warriors.

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The Great Skycopter Rescue Also Known As

Also known as “Violência na Cidade”.

Also known as
  • Violência na Cidade

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The Great Skycopter Rescue FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Great Skycopter Rescue, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Great Skycopter Rescue?

The Great Skycopter Rescue runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was The Great Skycopter Rescue released?

The Great Skycopter Rescue was released on December 31, 1980.

Who directed The Great Skycopter Rescue?

The Great Skycopter Rescue was directed by Lawrence D. Foldes.

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Who is in the cast of The Great Skycopter Rescue?

The Great Skycopter Rescue stars Aldo Ray as Sheriff Burgess, William Marshall as Mr. Jason and Russell Johnson as Professor Benson, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Great Skycopter Rescue have a post-credit scene?

No. The Great Skycopter Rescue has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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