The Sky Pirate

The Sky Pirate

The Sky Pirate

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The Sky Pirate

1969

1h 45m

3.3(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

Low-budget film illustrates the various factors which have lead a man to hijack a plane to Cuba.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Michael McClanathan

Joe

Michael McClanathan

Acting

Claudia Leacock

Charlie

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Frank Meyer

Norman

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Margaret Kramer

Shy Lady

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Lorenzo Mans

Pepe

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Zelda Keiser

Sarah

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Francesca Annis

Uptight Girl

Francesca Annis

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Rainy Michaelyan

Carmen

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Joy Bang

Lynn Beasy

Joy Bang

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