Strategic Air Command (1955)
An ex-pilot and current baseballer is recalled into the U.S. Air Force and assumes an increasingly important role in Cold War deterrence.
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Lt. Col. Robert 'Dutch' Holland -
Sally Holland -
Gen. Ennis C. Hawkes -
Lt. Col. Rocky Samford -
Ike Knowland -
Gen. Espy -
Tom Doyle -
Maj. Gen. 'Rusty' Castle -
Rev. Dr. Thorne -
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Flight Instructor Pilot -
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Director:
Anthony MannWriters:
Valentine Davies (screenplay), Beirne Lay Jr. (screenplay), Beirne Lay Jr. (story)All Cast & Crew
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The B-36 and B-47 bomber aircraft showcased in the film were such powerful deterrents against Soviet aggression in the 1950s that neither plane ever had to be used in combat. The B-36 was eventually retired due to persistent problems with its engineering and its fuel distribution to the outer wing, exactly as shown in the movie. The B-47 was being replaced as soon as the last wing was put into service. Both bombers were replaced with the B-52 Stratofortress. It has remained in service for over 50 years and the grandchildren of the original pilots are now piloting the same aircraft which have been meticulously cared for and upgraded over the decades.
Quotes
Lt. Col. Robert 'Dutch' Holland:
You got any kids?
Sgt. Bible:
Yep, two. One on the ramp, one in the hangar!
Goofs
When Col. Holland can't move his arm when approaching Kadena, he has the co-pilot work the throttles for the landing. Earlier in the movie, he allowed Rocky to make a landing at MacDill from the back seat, so why didn't he let Leo make the landing at Kadena? Since they were on instruments anyway, it would not have been a problem for Leo to make the landing from the back seat.
Soundtracks
The Air Force Takes CommandMusic by Victor Young
Lyrics by Ned Washington and Major Tommy Thomson Jr.
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Action | Drama | WarDetails
Release Date:
25 March 1955Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Al Lang Field - 180 2nd Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, Florida, USABox Office
Gross USA:
$6,500,000
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