Movie: The Lady Takes a Flyer

Top 10 Billed Cast

Lana Turner
Lana Turner

Maggie Colby

Jeff Chandler
Jeff Chandler

Mike Dandridge

Richard Denning
Richard Denning

Al Reynolds

Andra Martin
Andra Martin

Nikki Taylor

Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors

Phil Donahoe

Reta Shaw
Reta Shaw

Nurse Kennedy

Alan Hale Jr.
Alan Hale Jr.

Frank Henshaw

Jerry Paris
Jerry Paris

Willie Ridgely

Dee J. Thompson
Dee J. Thompson

Collie Minor

Nestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva

Childreth

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  • Overview

    Change of pace comedy casts Lana Turner and Jeff Chandler as competing pilots who fall in love.

  • Release Date

    1958-01-30

  • Average

    4.357

  • Rating:

    2.2 starts
  • Tagline

    He's got his arms around her ... all around the world !!!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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