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The McConnell Story

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 46m
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6.3/10
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Alan Ladd and June Allyson in The McConnell Story (1955)
  • Drama
  • War
A Korean War fighter pilot hero returns home to test fly the new Sabre jets despite his wife's uneasiness regarding his job.A Korean War fighter pilot hero returns home to test fly the new Sabre jets despite his wife's uneasiness regarding his job.A Korean War fighter pilot hero returns home to test fly the new Sabre jets despite his wife's uneasiness regarding his job.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
530
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  • Director
    • Gordon Douglas
  • Writers
    • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
    • Sam Rolfe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alan Ladd
    • June Allyson
    • James Whitmore
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gordon Douglas
  • Writers
    • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay)
    • Sam Rolfe(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alan Ladd
    • June Allyson
    • James Whitmore
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    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    June Allyson publicity still for "The McConnell Story"
    June Allyson and Alan Ladd on the set of "The McConnell Story"
    June Allyson and Dir. Gordon Douglas on the set of "The McConnell Story"
    June Allyson and Alan Ladd with Dir. Gordon Douglas on the set of "The McConnell Story"
    Alan Ladd, June Allyson, and James Whitmore in The McConnell Story (1955)
    Alan Ladd, June Allyson, Cindy Carol, and Alano Jo Como in The McConnell Story (1955)
    Alan Ladd and James Whitmore in The McConnell Story (1955)
    Alan Ladd in The McConnell Story (1955)
    Alan Ladd and June Allyson in The McConnell Story (1955)
    Alan Ladd and June Allyson in The McConnell Story (1955)
    June Allyson and James Whitmore in The McConnell Story (1955)

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    Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd
    • Capt. Joseph C.'Mac' McConnell, Jr.as Capt. Joseph C.'Mac' McConnell, Jr.
    June Allyson
    June Allyson
    • Pearl 'Butch' Brownas Pearl 'Butch' Brown
    James Whitmore
    James Whitmore
    • Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitmanas Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman
    Frank Faylen
    Frank Faylen
    • Sfc. Sykesas Sfc. Sykes
    Robert Ellis
    Robert Ellis
    • Bob Brownas Bob Brown
    Willis Bouchey
    Willis Bouchey
    • Newton Bassas Newton Bass
    Sarah Selby
    Sarah Selby
    • Mrs. Brownas Mrs. Brown
    Gregory Walcott
    Gregory Walcott
    • 1st Military Policemanas 1st Military Policeman
    Frank Ferguson
    Frank Ferguson
    • Mechanicas Mechanic
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Sergeantas Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    John Alvin
    John Alvin
    • Johnny - Flyer Escortas Johnny - Flyer Escort
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Ardell
    • Bomber Crewmanas Bomber Crewman
    • (uncredited)
    Sammy Armaro
    • Pilotas Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Barbe
    • Pilotas Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    Baynes Barron
    Baynes Barron
    • Co-Pilotas Co-Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Baxley
    • Pilotas Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Bender
    • Cadetas Cadet
    • (uncredited)
    John Beradino
    John Beradino
    • Engineeras Engineer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writers
      • Ted Sherdeman(screenplay) (story)
      • Sam Rolfe(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Mac's plans to settle down and raise a family are upset by the Korean War. He goes as a fighter pilot and returns a hero, the first triple ace of the war. His neighbors have built a home for Mac and his devoted wife and their three children. Now he has an offer to test pilot new Sabre Jets. His wife is uneasy but knows she cannot ground her man. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
    • character name as title
    • joseph c. mcconnell chatacter
    • surname in title
    • the white house
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    • Taglines
      • The real thing! The true story of America's first triple jet ace!
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The black and white dress June Allyson wears at the 4th of July party was previously worn by Judy Garland in the "Born in a Trunk" sequence of A Star Is Born (1954) where she sings "You Took Advantage of Me".
    • Goofs
      During World War II, a character disembarks from a C-47 transport that is clearly marked USAF. The United States Air Force was not created until 1947, two years after the war ended.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Joseph C.'Mac' McConnell, Jr.: I think I'm going to call you 'Butch'

      Pearl 'Butch' Brown: Why?

      Capt. Joseph C.'Mac' McConnell, Jr.: Because when I look at you, you cut me into pieces.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Broadway by Light (1958)
    • Soundtracks
      The Army Air Corps Song
      (uncredited)
      Music by Robert Crawford
      Played during the opening and end credits
      Played often in the score

    User reviews17

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great Biography
    I started watching this movie without knowing anything about the characters. I fell in love with it almost immediately! In fact, I watched it a second time with my husband. The story line is easy to follow and is faithful to Joe's real life story. The fight scenes when he's serving in the Korean War were well done, in my opinion. This movie made in 1955 only a year after his death was faithful to their lives together.
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    • NKUAnnie
    • Sep 6, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 2, 1955 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wolkenstürmer
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,500,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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