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The Starfighters
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The Starfighters

1964-03-25 · 78 min · ★ 1.8

Drama

A young Air Force lieutenant falls in love with fighter planes while his father, a Congressman and war hero, yearns for him to fly heavy bombers.

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Directors
Will Zens
Production companies
Parade Pictures, Robert Patrick Productions, Will Zens Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert DornanLt. John Witkowski
Richard JordahlMaj. Stevens
Shirley OlmsteadMary Davidson
Richard MastersCol. Hunt
Robert WinstonLt. Lyons
Carl RogersCongressman Witkowski

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