The Sky Pirate
Genres
Overview
Low-budget film illustrates the various factors which have lead a man to hijack a plane to Cuba.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
105 min
Release Date
1969-11-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
1
Michael McClanathan
Joe
Claudia Leacock
Charlie
Frank Meyer
Norman
Margaret Kramer
Shy Lady
Lorenzo Mans
Pepe
Zelda Keiser
Sarah
Francesca Annis
Uptight Girl
Rainy Michaelyan
Carmen
Joy Bang
Lynn Beasy
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