The Flyboys (2008)

Director:

Rocco DeVilliers

Writers:

Gregory C. Haynes (story) and
Jason deVilliers
(more)

Release Date:

15 August 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure

Tagline:

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

Plot:

Two boys from a small town find their courage tested when they accidentally stow away aboard an airplane owned by the mob.

Plot Keywords:

Bomb Onboard Plane | Toy Gun | American | Airplane Pilot | Bomb

Awards:

21 wins

Cast

Jesse James	...	Jason McIntyre
Reiley McClendon	...	Kyle Barrett
Stephen Baldwin	...	Silvio Esposito
Tom Sizemore	...	Angelo Esposito
J. Todd Adams	...	Lenny Drake
Dallen Gettling	...	Ed Thomas
Jennifer Slimko	...	Samantha Barrett
Robert Costanzo	...	Carmine
Vince Cecere	...	Manny
Frank D'Amico	...	Sal
Harrison Young	...	Grandpa Thomas
Blaire Baron	...	Susan Thomas
Tommy Hinkley	...	John McIntyre
Joanne Baron	...	Ms. Poulson
Dylan Kasch	...	Rick
David Stevens	...	Jack
Rainbow Borden	...	Dirk
Garret Sato	...	Sato
Yoshi Jenkins	...	Kubota
Yoshio Be	...	Kuboto
Marvin Payne	...	Ray
Jossara Jinaro	...	Felicitas
Laurel Snow	...	Sara McIntyre
Ashley Thomas	...	Katie McIntyre
Jesse Plemons	...	Bully #1
Travis Whitney	...	Bully #2
Malcolm Sonsire	...	Mechanic
Jude Alley	...	Reporter
Dan Urness	...	Cop #1
Don Kenworthy	...	Mr. Gardner
Dawna Kenworthy	...	Mrs. Gardner
Natali Wyson	...	Shelly
Doug Caputo	...	Car Washer
Jennifer Chadburn	...	Bikini Girl
Joe Sigg	...	Cop #2
James Gaskell	...	Farmer

Directed by
Rocco DeVilliers

Writing credits
Gregory C. Haynes		(story)
Jason deVilliers
Rocco DeVilliers		story
Rocco DeVilliers
Richard Dutcher

Produced by
Louis H. Asbury	....	associate producer
Philippe Denham	....	associate producer
Jason deVilliers	....	associate producer
Rocco DeVilliers	....	producer
Demetrius Graham	....	line producer
Kelley Feldsott Reynolds	....	executive producer
Dan Urness	....	co-producer

Original Music by
Lisle Moore

Cinematography by
Jim Orr

Film Editing by
Rocco DeVilliers

Casting by
Jennifer Buster
Marjorie Noble
Linda Phillips-Palo

Production Design by
Chris Davis

Set Decoration by
Teresa Bruckbauer

Costume Design by
Debra Box

Makeup Department
Tijen Osman	....	hair stylist
Nicole Porreco	....	makeup department head

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Emily Aaronson	....	second assistant director

Art Department
Derek E. Mellus	....	set dresser
Anthony Szuch	....	drapes
Nils Taylor	....	storyboard artist

Sound Department
Christopher Barnett	....	supervising foley editor
Jessica Bellfort	....	assistant dialogue editor
Sean England	....	digital archivist
Ellen Heuer	....	foley artist
Erik Magnus	....	additional production sound mixer
Kyrsten Mate	....	sound effects editor (as Kyrsten Mate Comoglio)
George Peterson Jr.	....	foley recordist
Frank Rinella	....	foley mixer
Gary Rizzo	....	sound re-recording mixer
Brandon Smith	....	additional sound recorder
Kent Sparling	....	re-recording mixer
Kent Sparling	....	sound designer
Marshall Winn	....	adr editor
Marshall Winn	....	dialogue editor
Gwendolyn Yates Whittle	....	supervising dialogue adr editor

Visual Effects by
Suzette Barnett	....	digital artist
Chris Chappell	....	CG artist
Peter 'Beak' Cvijanovic	....	digital compositor
Francis De La Torre	....	digital compositor (as Billy De La Torre)
Edy Enriquez	....	visual effects supervising producer: X1fx [us]
Richard Kidd	....	visual consultant
Mark Larranaga	....	visual effects supervisor
Wolfgang Maschin	....	digital compositor
Evonne Merlicek	....	digital effects artist
Mary Liz Thomson	....	visual effects producer
Leo Vezzali	....	title designer & animator
Chris Wells	....	digital effects

Stunts
Henry Boger	....	aerial stunt double
Brad Jessey	....	stunts
Eli Thompson	....	aerial stunt double

Camera and Electrical Department
Bonnie S. Blake	....	camera operator
Ramon Ciokon	....	electrician
Michele De Lorimier	....	first assistant camera
Wyatt Denny	....	electrician
Justin Fisher	....	grip
Greg Flores	....	key grip
Dominic Mainl	....	first assistant camera
Paul Marschall	....	gaffer
Paul Mayne	....	gaffer
Florencia Perez Cardenal	....	additional camera operator
Enrique Rico	....	best boy electric
Tony Ritter	....	grip
Diego Sanchez	....	grip
Tom Schaus	....	helicopter pilot: camera helicopter
Stacy Sievek	....	best boy electric
Stacy Sievek	....	dolly grip
Shawn Stoddard	....	dolly grip
Taj J. Teffaha	....	Steadicam operator
David Weller	....	stand-by rigger

Editorial Department
G. Mitchell Johnson	....	assistant editor
Lou Levinson	....	colorist
Peter McEvoy	....	digital intermediate executive producer
Brandon Smith	....	post-production assistant
Leo Vezzali	....	conforming editor

Music Department
Ted Hinckley	....	music contractor

Transportation Department
Hal Gibson	....	transportation coordinator
Dan O. Wiseman	....	transportation captain

Other crew
Wayne Baker	....	tyler technician: aerials
Jaron Briggs	....	production assistant
Linda DeVilliers	....	studio teacher
Matthew Fackrell	....	assistant locations
Nathan Fackrell	....	production assistant
Philip Pickford	....	helicopter ground safety
Brandon Smith	....	production assistant

Production Companies

• Dark Coast Pictures

Distributors

• ACE Entertainment (2011) (France) (TV)
• Halcyon Pictures (2008) (UK) (theatrical)
• Bliss Media (2011) (China) (all media)

Special Effects

• X1fx

Other Companies

• Identity Studios  titles
• Indie Grip & Lighting  grip and lighting equipment
• NPI Production Services  payroll services
• Post Logic Studios  digital intermediate
• Redman Movies and Stories  grip and lighting equipment

Also Known As:

"Sky Kids" - International (English title)

Runtime:

118 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:M | UK:12 (video rating) | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Hurricane, Utah, USA

Company:

Dark Coast Pictures

Trivia:

At one point, J. Todd Adams was forced to put down his gun prop by the town's law enforcement. The production team explained and he was soon allowed to continue.

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).

Quotes:

Angelo Esposito:Hey, you see that guy over there stuffing his face with food? His name is 'Lenny the Loser' and believe me he is one.

Soundtrack:

Another Town

Finally a real adventure with a message

This movie was one of the best films I have seen in a long time! My kids loved it! It was nice to see a film that actually has a message as well as an adventure!

There are a lot of plot empty movies out there! More like crappy ones with not point! This is not one of them! It has something for everyone in it.

I saw this in the Sedona Film Festival and plan on going to it this week in the Phoenix Film Festival!

I am taking my kids and some of our friends and family! I can't wait to cry, laugh, and enjoy the ride this movie takes you on again! I recommend everyone go see it.