Twelve O'Clock High (1949)
Twelve O'Clock High is a 1949 war movie directed by Henry King, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe and Gary Merrill.
In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets.
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What is Twelve O'Clock High about?
In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets.
When was Twelve O'Clock High released?
Twelve O'Clock High was released on 21 December 1949.
How long is Twelve O'Clock High?
Twelve O'Clock High runs 2h 12m.
Who made Twelve O'Clock High?
Twelve O'Clock High was directed by Henry King.
Where can I watch Twelve O'Clock High?
Twelve O'Clock High is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Twelve O'Clock High
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Gregory Peck as Brigadier General Frank Savage
- Hugh Marlowe as Lieutenant Colonel Ben Gately
- Gary Merrill as Colonel Keith Davenport
- Millard Mitchell as Major General Patrick Pritchard
- Dean Jagger as Major / Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Stovall
- Robert Arthur as Sergeant McIllhenny
- Paul Stewart as Major "Doc" Kaiser (flight surgeon)
- John Kellogg as Major Cobb
- Robert Patten as Lieutenant Bishop
- Lee MacGregor as Lieutenant Zimmerman
- Sam Edwards as Lieutenant Birdwell
- Roger Anderson as Interrogation Officer
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