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A Pilot Returns

19421h 21mRoberto Rossellini
IMDb 5.6

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A young Italian pilot is interned in a British prison camp after his plane is shot down during the war against Greece. He falls in love with a doctor's daughter and manages to escape during a bombardment. He reaches home, wounded, just as news arrives of the Greek surrender.

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What is A Pilot Returns (1942) about?

A young Italian pilot is interned in a British prison camp after his plane is shot down during the war against Greece. He falls in love with a doctor's daughter and manages to escape during a bombardment. He reaches home, wounded, just as news arrives of the Greek surrender.

Who stars in A Pilot Returns?

A Pilot Returns stars Massimo Girotti (Lieutenant Gino Rossati), Michela Belmonte (Anna), Gaetano Masier (Lieutenant Trisotti), Piero Lulli (De Santis), Nino Brondello (Lieutenant Vittali). The film was directed by Roberto Rossellini.

How long is A Pilot Returns?

A Pilot Returns has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1942.

Is A Pilot Returns worth watching?

A Pilot Returns holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. Fans of Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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