Summaries

Army generals struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing the German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.

General Dennis of the US Force in England in World War II finds that he must order his planes deeper and deeper into Germany to prevent the production of military jet planes that will turn the tide of battle to the Germans. He must fight congressmen, and his own chain of command to win the political battle before he can send his planes out. His problem is complicated by a very narrow window of good weather necessary to allow his effort to be successful. Adapted from a stage play, it attempts to look at the challenges of command in the political arena.—John Vogel <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • military operation
  • military strategy
  • u.s. army air forces
  • aerial bombardment
  • reference to hermann goring
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • War
Release date Jan 31, 1949
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations March Air Reserve Base, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Box office

Budget $2467000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 52m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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