The Starfighters

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The Starfighters

"The blazing adventure of the men and planes who rocket to the very edge of outer space!"

1964

1h 18m

1.8(24 votes)

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Overview

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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6 featured cast members

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Robert Dornan

Lt. John Witkowski

Richard Jordahl

Maj. Stevens

Shirley Olmstead

Mary Davidson

Richard Masters

Col. Hunt

Robert Winston

Lt. Lyons

Carl Rogers

Congressman Witkowski

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Directed by: Will Zens
Written by: Will Zens
Produced by: Will Zens

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