Twelve O'clock High (1949)

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Written by Sy Bartlett, Beirne Lay Jr.

Directed by Henry King

Running Time: 130 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1949

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Adapted from the novel, this tense World War II drama follows the 12 men of the 918th Bombardment Group, Eighth U.S Air Force. This group were solely responsible for the daylight bombing raids over Germany, and German-held Europe. The unit flew the B-17's out from Archbury, near London, England.

General Frank Savage (Gregory Peck) is in command of this group of 'hard luck' bombers. It is his responsibility to train this group to become a highly disciplined fighting unit despite their inevitable fate.

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Gregory Peck). Actually won 2 including Best Supporting Actor - Dean Jagger.

Cast

Image for Gregory PeckGregory PeckBrig. General Frank Savage
Hugh MarloweLt. Col. Ben R. Gately
Gary MerrillCol. Keith Davenport
Millard MitchellMaj. General Ben Pritchard
Dean JaggerMaj. Harvey Stovall
Robert ArthurSgt. McIlhenny
Paul StewartMaj. 'Doc' Kaiser
John KelloggMaj. Joe Cobb
Robert Patten2nd Lt. Jesse Bishop
Joyce MackenzieNurse Lt. in hospital
Don HicksLt. Wilson
Lee MacGregorLt. 'Zimmy' Zimmerman
Sam EdwardsLt. Birdwell
Roger AndersonFred
John ZillySgt. Ernie

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