IMDb >
Steal the Sky (1988) (TV)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsSteal the Sky (1988) (TV) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 4 | slideshow) |
   |
Overview
User Rating:
Plot:
An Israeli agent entices an Iraqi jet pilot to defect with his MIG fighter. | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Loosely based on the true story but moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mariel Hemingway | ... | Helen Mason |
 | Ben Cross | ... | Munir Redfa |
 | Sasson Gabai | ... | Kamel Djern |
 | Nicolas Surovy | ... | David Mason |
 | Ronald Guttman | ... | Mohammed Khader |
 | Mark Rolston | ... | Colonel Bukharine |
| Sam Gray | ... | General Curt |
| Andreas Katsulas | ... | Colonel Gemayel |
| Etti Ankri | ... | Fara |
| Michael Shillo | ... | General Tal |
| Tamara Triffez | ... | Chantal |
| Joseph Shiloach | ... | Aziz (as Yossi Shiloa) |
| Reuven Bar-Yotam | ... | Dr. Taupe |
| Faim Saadi | ... | Amwar |
| Maria Cavaiani | ... | Nadi |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
105 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
StereoCertification:
Iceland:12Filming Locations:
Reno, Nevada, USAFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Steal the Sky (1988) (TV)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Firefox | The Bridges at Toko-Ri | Flying Tigers | Clipped Wings | Hamosad Hasagur |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |
The Iraqi pilot did defect to Israel with his jet, but that is about the only thing this movie and the reality has in common.
The problem is that for a limited budget TV movie like this, most of the money is spent on paying celebrity Mariel Hemingway instead of being spent on making more realistic scenes. As a result, the movie had very serious flaws that is easily recognized by those with limited military and historical background:
For example, all jets used in this movie are two generations earlier than what was in real life: the Iraqi pilot defected with MiG-21 delta-wing supersonic fighters, but in the movie, this was replaced by obsolete subsonic swept wing MiG-17.
For Israeli Air Force, its delta winged supersonic fighter derived from the French Mirage III is replaced by the jet three generations earlier in this movie: the straight winged subsonic USA F-80 jet that first entered service at the end of World War II, more than two decades before the actual defection.
More financial resource should be spent on making this movie more realistic because the story is good enough for any actress, there is no need to hire a celebrity specifically.