
Arctic Flight
Seen it?1952 | 78 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Why 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
- A natural pick for action fans and adventure lovers. Popcorn viewing in the best sense. Fans of True Grit or Beast should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 18 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
- Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.
Mike Wein, an Alaskan bush pilot operating the the Bering Sea area, makes friends with John W. Wetherby, posing as a wealthy United States businessman. But, in reality, he is a Russian spy on his way to Siberia carrying microfilms of the United States' defense installations.
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
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lew Landers
- Wayne MorrisMike Wien
- Lola AlbrightMartha Raymond
- Alan Hale Jr.John W. Wetherby
- Carol ThurstonSaranna Koonuk
- Phil TeadSquid Tucker
- Thomas Richards Sr.Dave Karluck (as Tom Richards)
- Anthony GarsonMiksook
- Kenneth MacDonaldFather François
- Paul BryarHappy Hogan
- Dale Van SickelJoe Dorgan