Sky Patrol (1939)
Description: WINGS OF DEATH! Across danger-streaked skies roars Tailspin Tommy's air patrol in pursuit of death-dealing smugglers! His most-thrilling air-venture!
"Tailspin Tommy" Tompkins and "Skeeter" Milligan are training young U. S. Army fliers for the newly-formed 'Sky Patrol,'a branch of the Army Reserves which operates along the borders and coast-lines, on the lookout for smugglers. Carter Meade, whose father is the Colonel in charge of the patrol, has a terror of firing guns and his father insists he conquer this fear. Tommy sends him out on patrol, on orders from Washington D. C., to stop any unfamiliar aircraft. Carter challenges an unmarked amphibian plane, which opens fire on him. Carter, afraid to shoot, bails out as his plane is shot down. Carter is missing, and Tommy and Skeeter are searching for him and the mysterious airplane.
Director: Howard Bretherton
Producer: howard bretherton
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 118 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 20:19:46
Genre:
Drama
Action
Adventure
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sung ting-mei
Weak character development left me uninterested.
alan crosland
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
walter lang
I found it difficult to stay invested.
harry o hoyt
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
walter shumway
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
fred c newmeyer
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
leslie s hiscott
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
michael r lawrence
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
john sturges
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
raul artigot
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
john florea
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
malcolm st clair
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
edward sedgwick
Great chemistry between the leads.
Jeff McCartney
Excellent performances all around.
alfred e green
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
clyde bruckman
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
george schaefer
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
joseph m newman
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
robert emmett tansey
Lack of chemistry between the main actors.
franco prosperi
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.