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Fighter Squadron

1948-11-27 · 96 min · ★ 6.1

Action · Drama · War

During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.

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Directors
Raoul Walsh
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienMaj. Ed Hardin
Robert StackRobert StackCapt. Stuart L. Hamilton
John RodneyJohn RodneyCol. William 'Bill' Brickley
Tom D'AndreaTom D'AndreaM / Sgt. James F. Dolan
Henry HullHenry HullBrig. Gen. Mike McCready
James HoldenJames HoldenLt. Tennessee Atkins
Walter ReedWalter ReedCapt. Duke Chappell
Shepperd StrudwickShepperd StrudwickBrig. Gen. Mel Gilbert
Arthur SpaceArthur SpaceMaj. Sanford
Jack LarsonJack LarsonLt. 'Shorty' Kirk
Bill McLeanPvt. Wilbur
Mickey McCardleJacobs
Rock HudsonRock HudsonSecond Lieutenant (uncredited)
Lilian BondLilian BondEnglish Lady (uncredited)
Bill Cody Jr.Bill Cody Jr.Private (uncredited)
Jean FenwickJean FenwickLady Woodbine (uncredited)
Joe GrayFlyer with Dice (uncredited)
Creighton HaleCreighton HaleCockney (uncredited)
Carl HarbaughCarl Harbaugh
Hallene Hill

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