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The Flyboys (2008)

PG_13  118 min  -  Action | Adventure   -  15 August 2008 (USA)
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Two boys from a small town find their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob.

Director:

Rocco DeVilliers

Writers:

Gregory C. Haynes (story), Jason deVilliers, and 3 more credits »

Stars:

Jesse James, Reiley McClendon and Stephen Baldwin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jesse James ...
Reiley McClendon ...
Stephen Baldwin ...
Tom Sizemore ...
J. Todd Adams J. Todd Adams ...
Lenny Drake
Dallen Gettling Dallen Gettling ...
Ed Thomas
Jennifer Slimko ...
Samantha Barrett
Robert Costanzo ...
Carmine
Vince Cecere ...
Manny
Frank D'Amico Frank D'Amico ...
Sal
Harrison Young Harrison Young ...
Grandpa Thomas
Blaire Baron ...
Susan Thomas
Tommy Hinkley ...
John McIntyre
Joanne Baron ...
Ms. Poulson
Dylan Kasch Dylan Kasch ...
Rick
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Storyline

Two kids from a small town accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob. Written by DCP  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Bomb Onboard Plane | Toy Gun | American | Airplane Pilot | Bomb  | See more »

Taglines:

For the first time in their lives, they're trying to get grounded.

Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sky Kids See more »

Filming Locations:

Hurricane, Utah, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dark Coast Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Released in early 2009 on DVD as 'Sky Kids' in Europe. Despite being a US film, the release on DVD there is scheduled for summer 2010. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Kyle and Jason are playing in the "dungeon" with Angelo and all three are on the sofa with Kyle on top of Angleo as Angelo's bodyguard comes into the room, you can see Kyle's blue underwear (at 56:03 and 56:08 to 56:10 in 99 minute version). Later, when Lenny pulls Kyle out of the trunk (boot) of the car at the airport, he has white underwear (at 01:12:48 to 01:12:50). See more »

Quotes

Jason McIntyre: Freeze!
[Angelo drops guns]
Angelo Esposito: You got me.
Jason McIntyre: Who are you?
Angelo Esposito: Angelo.
Jason McIntyre: Are you a good guy or a bad guy?
Angelo Esposito: Figuratively yes.
Jason McIntyre: Do you surrender?
Angelo Esposito: Huh?
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Soundtracks

"Another Town"
Written by Matt Rohr and Kent Sparling
Performed by Riis Spargo
Courtesy of the Jicama Salad Company See more »