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Directed by Josef von Sternberg, Jet Pilot leans on a strong ensemble — John Wayne, Janet Leigh, Jay C. Flippen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1957.
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