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Steal the Sky: Music from the HBO Film

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One probably would expect Yanni to emphasize the romantic aspect of a movie more than the action and suspense elements, but that's not the case here at all. Much is said in the music. Much of it has an ominous counterpoint to it which helps keep a viewer entranced.

Especially good here is the "Stealing the Jet" sequence. However, the entire soundtrack is good listening. The bonus track, the Beatles' "Nowhere Man" played by an Arabic ensemble during a Baghdad party scene does hit an odd note. But this is good movie scoring.

First of all, this 1980s-vintage film about an Iraqi story seems incredibly dated after all of the experiences we've had with Iraq since then. It appears as though the movie was filmed partially in Egypt or Israel and doesn't give a very convincing appearance of Iraq. Most of the actors are Americans or stock Arabic-speaking actors from the time and not necessarily Iraqis. However, in spite of these drawbacks which give the film a bit of a cheesy flavor, it is an engaging version of a true story. It's definitely an interesting 1980s-era romantic war movie. The setting is the mid 1960s just before the Six Day War and before Iraq was under the control of Saddam Hussein.

This is a very fine film with great music. Good acting although a bit dated. Very provocative retelling of a true story of a woman spy who seduces an Arab pilot to get him to fly new technology into Israel. Very interesting piece if Israeli and middle East history. Fast paced.

this is based on true story about an iraqi pilot who defect to israel flying on a mig15 combat plane way back in 1966, because of this the israeli military was able to study the wickness of the mig15 which contribute to their victory in the six day war in june 1967, the aerial dogfight scene in this movie is really good.

STEAL THE SKY IS AN EXCITING MOVIE ABOUT AN AMERICAN SPY (MURIEL HEMINGWAY) WHO SEDUCES A MIDEAST PILOT (BEN CROSS). DURING THIS SEDUCTION AND BETRAYAL, SHE DOES FALL IN LOVE WITH THE MARRIED PILOT. WHEN HE DISCOVERS THE TRUTH, IT IS TOO LATE FOR HIM. HE MUST STEAL A MIG AND FLY TO ISRAEL OR BE FOUND OUT AND KILLED BY HIS OWN GOVERNMENT AS A TRADER. ADDING TO THE EXCITEMENT IS MURIEL HEMINGWAY'S FIGHT TO GET HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN SAFELY TO ISRAEL TO MEET HIM IF HE IS SUCCESSFUL IN FLYING OUT THE MIG. BEN CROSS DELIVERS A STRONG AND BELEIVABLE PERFORMANCE AS THE PILOT TORN BETWEEN COUNTRY, FAMILY, LOVE AND BETRAYAL.

I bought this simply for the fact I have never seen it and Ben Cross is in it. He plays Munir Redfa, an Iraqui pilot who was seduced by an American spy played by Mariel Hemingway, and then had no choice but to steal a mig fighter jet for the Israelis...I hated the music, but Cross's performance alone is what saved the movie. He knows when to execute and when the hell to hold back, and that is probably why he can make any movie he is in look good! He has the Middle Eastern accent down to a T, and every time he plays a part, he plays it with as much intensity as the late Henry Fonda would have. If you watch the anger scenes and his expressions as he executes, you'll know what I am referring to here.

The story line itself is fast paced, and Hemingway's performance doesn't go so well until the scenes where she is helping Munir's wife and two kids escape from the Iraqui army. This movie is a great find for History buffs out there, and I'm glad I found it. I don't see why the work of Ben Cross hasn't gained much recognition over the past 20 years, but it should have. He is truly one of the greatest actors to ever hit the big and small screens.

Steal the Sky tells the story of how an American spy working for the Israeli's convinces an Iraqi pilot to defect and bring with him a Soviet Mig. The Mig's were supplied to the Arab nations in their ongoing conflict with the nation of Israel, and the Mossad (Israel's) covert spy agency wanted to get one so the Air Force could understand its capabilities.

Mariel Hemingway stars as the American spy who uses seduction to convince the married Iraqi pilot (Ben Cross) to defect to Israel with the jet. The story is excellent; however, the production value leaves a lot to be desired. Many of the jets used were not accurate to the actual event. Moreover, there is the usual cheese that comes with an 80's movie. But, once again, it is a good story that shows how vital intelligence and the spy game is.

It's worth watching just for the scores in the movie alone and the fact it's based on a true story. Action/romance will keep you interested from start to end.

This music is just beautiful for the film. The film itself is very provocative and woth seeing.

It is a very entertaining movie. It is very fast paced, and you will never be bored watching it.