7.7IMDb16k votes
Directed by Henry King
With Gregory Peck · Hugh Marlowe · Gary Merrill
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A general takes command of a struggling bomber group during World War II, facing heavy losses and fierce enemy attacks.
the plot
contains spoilers
- general frank savage takes command of a 'hard luck' bomber group
- frank savage struggles to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit
- the bomber group faces heavy losses during daylight bombing raids over germany
- the group endures withering attacks by german fighters over their targets
awards & recognition
- Oscar Winner
- Won 2 Oscars.
- 5 wins & 3 nominations total.
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
