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Test Pilot

1938-04-16 · 118 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Romance · Adventure

Jim is a test pilot. His wife Ann and best friend Gunner try their best to keep him sober. But the life of a test pilot is anything but safe.

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Directors
Victor Fleming
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Clark GableClark GableJim Lane
Myrna LoyMyrna LoyAnn "Thursday" Barton
Spencer TracySpencer TracyGunner Morse
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreHoward B. Drake
Gloria HoldenGloria HoldenMrs. May Benson
Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsGeneral Ross
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainLandlady
Ted PearsonJoe
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtGreg Benson
Virginia GreyVirginia GreySarah
Priscilla LawsonPriscilla LawsonMable
Claudia ColemanClaudia ColemanMrs. Barton
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthMr. Frank Barton
Lulu Mae BohrmanSaleslady
Claire McDowellClaire McDowellFuneral Home Associate (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonMan on Roller Coaster
Lester DorrLester DorrPilot (uncredited)
James FlavinJames FlavinPilot (uncredited)
Bert MoorhouseBert MoorhouseReporter (uncredited)
Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayPilot in Cafe (uncredited)

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