A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

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During the Cold War, Air Force Colonel Jim Caldwell shapes up his Strategic Air Command B-52 wing to pass a nuclear war readiness test.

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Director:

Delbert Mann

Writers:

Robert Pirosh (screenplay), Sy Bartlett (story)
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Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

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20 August 2004 | grandmashep1
Lansing Upstages Hudson
Although Rock Hudson did finally excel in comedy genre as well as his one laudable effort in "Giant," during the scene where he is one-on-one performing with Robert Lansing (playing the maintenance sergeant) Hudson comes off a poor second. The quiet power demonstrated by Lansing simply staggers the imagination and causes it to catch its breath. It was not just a case of "underplaying," but rather bringing forth such great depth to the role's character and demeanor. One of the most underrated of our excellent American actors, it is a shame we couldn't have seen Robert Lansing in many more, larger roles on the big screen in Hollywood's truly major films. What did the casting directors miss here? Much, in my opinion.

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In some ways this is a sequel to Strategic Air Command (1955) made in 1955 and starring James Stewart. Two reasons the sequel was needed were the change in SAC strategy and the switch from B36 and B47 aircraft to B-52 bombers. Somewhat surprisingly, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) did a better job of showcasing the B-52 than this movie did when it premiered about six months later in early 1964.

Quotes

Sgt. Banning: Well, sir, I used to be a pretty slow "walker" myself. I mean, you really had to build a fire under my tail to get me to move. Then one day, General Hewett dropped in to have a little talk with us. And he built one hell of a fire. Only this one ...
Col. Jim Caldwell: ...

Goofs

When the B-52 with the fuel leak lands, and has to use brakes to stop instead of the parachute, the fire crews spray the wheels with carbon dioxide fire extinguishers to cool them. This would be against procedure, since rapid cooling of the wheels could cause them to fail and the tires to explode. Instead, the fire crew would have stood by in readiness for a wheel fire and let the brakes cool gradually.

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The Sac Song
Words and Music by Tom Lehrer

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Genres

Drama | Romance | War

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Release Date:

21 June 1963

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

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Budget:

$3,346,500 (estimated)

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