Riders in the Sky

1968 | 91 minutes | 5.6 ★ (9)

Riders in the Sky
  • Overview

    The story of Czech pilots in RAF service during the Battle of Britain, and the ongoing aerial battle in Northern Europe. It tells the story of the crews of the RAF’s No. 311 Squadron, which was mainly crewed by escaped Czech airmen, and their bombing raids during the Second World War.

  • Release Date

    20 December 1968

  • DirectingJindřich Polák
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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