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Test Pilot

1938·Movie·NR·118 min·6.1(89)

They're yours... in a heart-walloping love story!

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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About Test Pilot

Test Pilot is a 1938 English-language drama, romance and adventure film directed by Victor Fleming. The cast is led by Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Spencer Tracy. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings.

Test Pilot was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on April 16, 1938, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Victor Fleming
Writers
Vincent Lawrence, Waldemar Young
Release date
April 16, 1938
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Test Pilot cast & crew

Test Pilot was directed by Victor Fleming and written by Vincent Lawrence and Waldemar Young.

The cast features Clark Gable as Jim Lane, Myrna Loy as Ann "Thursday" Barton, Spencer Tracy as Gunner Morse, Lionel Barrymore as Howard B. Drake, Gloria Holden as Mrs. May Benson, and Samuel S. Hinds as General Ross.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Ray June, and it was produced by Louis D. Lighton.

Is Test Pilot worth watching?

Test Pilot holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 89 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, romance, and adventure, Test Pilot is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Test Pilot

Clark Gable

Clark Gable

Jim Lane

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Ann "Thursday" Barton

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Gunner Morse

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Howard B. Drake

Gloria Holden

Gloria Holden

Mrs. May Benson

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

General Ross

Marjorie Main

Marjorie Main

Landlady

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Ted Pearson

Joe

Louis Jean Heydt

Louis Jean Heydt

Greg Benson

Virginia Grey

Virginia Grey

Sarah

Priscilla Lawson

Priscilla Lawson

Mable

Claudia Coleman

Claudia Coleman

Mrs. Barton

Test Pilot — FAQs

Where can I watch Test Pilot in United States?

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What language is Test Pilot in?

Test Pilot is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Test Pilot?

Test Pilot runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).

What is Test Pilot rated?

Test Pilot is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 89 ratings.

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