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Twelve O'Clock High (1949)

"A story of twelve men as their women never knew them..."

7.119492h 12mEN
WarActionDrama

Directed by Henry King

Rating

7.1/10

Runtime

2h 12m

Language

EN

Release

December 21, 1949

Director

Henry King

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 t...

Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Brigadier General Frank Savage

Hugh Marlowe

Hugh Marlowe

Lieutenant Colonel Ben Gately

Gary Merrill

Gary Merrill

Colonel Keith Davenport

Millard Mitchell

Millard Mitchell

Major General Patrick Pritchard

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Major / Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Stovall

Robert Arthur

Robert Arthur

Sergeant McIllhenny

Paul Stewart

Paul Stewart

Major "Doc" Kaiser (flight surgeon)

John Kellogg

John Kellogg

Major Cobb

Robert Patten

Robert Patten

Lieutenant Bishop

Lee MacGregor

Lee MacGregor

Lieutenant Zimmerman

Sam Edwards

Sam Edwards

Lieutenant Birdwell

Roger Anderson

Roger Anderson

Interrogation Officer

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Twelve O'Clock High (1949), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Twelve O'Clock High. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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