[1949]
DIRECTED BY: Henry King
RELEASE DATE: 01.08.2005
AWARDS: Won 2 Oscars® for Best Actor and Sound.
STARRING:
This gritty World War II action drama starring Gregory Peck, Oscar® Winner Dean Jagger, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill and Millard Mitchell is seen as one of the most realistic portrayals of the heroics and perils of war. Convinced an Air Force Commander is at breaking point, Brigadier General Savage (Gregory Peck) takes over his struggling bomber group. At first resentful and rebellious, the flyers gradually change as Savage guides them to amazing feats. But the stress of command soon takes its toll and the weary general reaches his own breaking point. Authentic aerial battle footage and numerous acclaimed performances make "Twelve O'Clock High" a credible, stirring tale of courage and sacrifice.
This film was used by the U.S. Navy as an example of leadership styles in its Leadership and Management Training School.
This film is frequently cited by surviving bomber crewmembers as the only accurate depiction from Hollywood of their life during the war.
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