The Pilots (1935): Cast
The Pilots is a 1935 romantic drama directed by Yuli Raizman, starring Ivan Koval-Samborskyi as Student Commander Sergei Belyaev, Yevgeniya Melnikova and Boris Shchukin. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Yuli Raizman
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Moscow kinokombinat
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Pilots About?
The premise of The Pilots without spoilers.
Reckless ace Sergei Belyaev flies an ill‑maintained plane, crashes, and ends up in hospital as his aircraft burns. Student pilot Galya Bystrova, who admires him, imitates his risky flying. Under headmaster Rogachev’s guidance they become skilled pilots. Bystrova is sent to the Pamir route, while Rogachev, in love with her, is transferred to Sakhalin.
The Pilots Cast & Characters
Ivan Koval-Samborskyi leads the cast as Student Commander Sergei Belyaev, with Yevgeniya Melnikova as Student Galya Bystrova and Boris Shchukin as School Commander Nikolai Rogachev. Directed by Yuli Raizman; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yuli Raizman
- Ivan Koval-Samborskyi as Student Commander Sergei Belyaev
- Yevgeniya Melnikova as Student Galya Bystrova
- Boris Shchukin as School Commander Nikolai Rogachev
- Zoya Fyodorova as Nurse
Also Starring in The Pilots
· 7 more- Vladimir Lepko Hairdresser
- Nikolai Khryashchikov Appearing
- Aleksandr Chistyakov Moustachioed mechanic Khrushchev
- Maria Klyuchareva Sanitary
- Varvara Ryzhova Pakhomovna
- Ivan Kobozev Pilot Kobozev
- Grigori Levkoyev Doctor at airfield
More from Yuli Raizman
More films directed by Yuli Raizman: Time of Desires, Private Life, A Strange Woman and But What If This Is Love?.
The Pilots Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Men on Wings” and “Lyotchiki”.
- Also known as
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- Men on Wings
- Lyotchiki
- Letchiki
- Lotnicy
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The Pilots FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Pilots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Pilots?
The Pilots runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was The Pilots released?
The Pilots was released on April 24, 1935.
Who directed The Pilots?
The Pilots was directed by Yuli Raizman.
More films by Yuli Raizman Who is in the cast of The Pilots?
The Pilots stars Ivan Koval-Samborskyi as Student Commander Sergei Belyaev, Yevgeniya Melnikova as Student Galya Bystrova and Boris Shchukin as School Commander Nikolai Rogachev, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Pilots have a post-credit scene?
No. The Pilots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Pilots in?
The original language of The Pilots is Russian.
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