Sky Dragon (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1949, Sky Dragon is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 64 minutes. “Death rides the clouds” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. All the passengers on an airplane headed for San Francisco are drugged, and when they wake up, it is discovered that a quarter-million dollars is missing. Charlie Chan--and, of course, his #1 son--must discover the identity of the person who doped the passengers and stole the money.
Who’s in it. Sky Dragon stars Roland Winters as Charlie Chan, Keye Luke as Lee Chan, Mantan Moreland as Birmingham Brown and Noel Neill as Jane Marshall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Sky Dragon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sky Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sky Dragon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sky Dragon (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sky Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sky Dragon worth watching?
- Sky Dragon holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sky Dragon?
- Sky Dragon stars Roland Winters, Keye Luke, Mantan Moreland, Noel Neill and Tim Ryan.
- When was Sky Dragon released?
- Sky Dragon was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.