The Invisible Pilot
The sky was not the limit.
162022•55m•6.2/10
DocumentaryCrime
Ratings
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6.2/10(22)
The tale of a charismatic, daredevil husband and father who unexpectedly jumped off a bridge in 1977, despite a seemingly happy home life and a lucrative career as a pilot. His small-town Arkansas community searches for his body in vain while family and friends seek answers. Years later, a mysterious story emerges involving hypnosis, secret identities and a double life of dangerous missions and law-breaking. And that’s just the beginning…
Production
Hyperobject Industries, AMPLE Entertainment, HBO Documentary Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 4, 2022
Last Aired
April 18, 2022
Networks
HBO
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Episode One
Air date: 2022-04-04
In 1977, small-town crop-dust pilot Gary Betzner jumps to his death, leaving a trail of money, drugs, and secrets in his wake.
E2
Episode Two
Air date: 2022-04-11
After faking his own death, Gary remerges as a prolific drug smuggler - until he catches the attention of the CIA.
E3
Episode Three
Air date: 2022-04-18
Cast
Konstantin Podprugin
Gary Betzner
Ray Buffer
Gary's Houseman
Gary Betzner
Self
Sally
Self - Wife of Gary
Travis
Self - Son of Gary
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