Above and Beyond (1953)
Above and Beyond is a 1953 action movie directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker and James Whitmore.
The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
Quick answers
What is Above and Beyond about?
The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
When was Above and Beyond released?
Above and Beyond was released on 2 January 1953.
How long is Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond runs 2h 2m.
Who made Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond was directed by Melvin Frank and Norman Panama.
Where can I watch Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond is available on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Above and Beyond
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Robert Taylor as Lt. Col Paul W. Tibbets
- Eleanor Parker as Lucey Tibbets
- James Whitmore as Maj. William M. Uanna
- Larry Keating as Maj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent
- Larry Gates as Capt. William Parsons
- Marilyn Erskine as Marge Bratton
- Stephen Dunne as Maj. Harry Bratton
- Robert Burton as Gen. Samuel E. Roberts
- Hayden Rorke as Dr. Ramsey
- Lawrence Dobkin as Dr. Van Dyke
- Jack Raine as Dr. Fiske
- Jonathan Cott as Capt. Dutch van Kirk