Drama,Romance
United States of America
No Highway is a 1951 British drama film directed by Henry Koster, based on the novel by Nevil Shute. The film stars James Stewart as Theodore Honey, a brilliant but eccentric aeronautical engineer who believes that a new type of aircraft being manufactured by his employer, Reindeer Aviation, has a design flaw that could lead to catastrophic failure. Despite his warnings, his boss and colleagues are skeptical, and Honey sets out to prove his theory by examining wreckage from a crash.
As he travels to the crash site, Honey boards another Reindeer aircraft as part of his research. During the flight, he realizes that the plane he is on is the same type he has been warning about, and it is rapidly approaching the number of flying hours he predicted would result in a crash. With the help of Marjorie Corder (played by Marlene Dietrich), a fellow passenger and actress, Honey tries to convince the crew and passengers of the danger they are in.
The film explores themes of scientific discovery, corporate responsibility, and how individuals and organizations respond to potentially life-threatening situations. It is notable for its attention to detail in depicting the aviation industry and was praised for its realistic portrayal of the technical aspects of Honey's work. The film also features strong performances from Stewart and Dietrich, as well as supporting actors such as Glynis Johns and Jack Hawkins.
No Highway was well received by critics and audiences upon its release and has since become a classic of the aviation and disaster film genres. It tackles serious themes in a thoughtful and nuanced way, while also providing entertaining and suspenseful storytelling.
