Fugitive in the Sky
Seen it?1936 | 58 min | Mystery, Drama, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Murder on the Orient Express, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
Reporter Terry Brewer goes to the Los Angeles airport to say goodbye to his sweetheart, airline hostess Rita Moore. He notices G-Man Mike Phelan among the passengers and assuming Phelan is on the trail of a criminal, decides to go along to get a story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nick Grindé
- Jean MuirRita Moore
- Warren HullTerry Brewer
- John LitelMike Phelan
- Carlyle Moore Jr.Johnny Martin
- Louise StanleyAlice - Newsstand Cashier (uncredited)
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- Gordon OliverBob White
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