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Twelve O'Clock High
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Twelve O'Clock High

1949-12-21 · 132 min · ★ 7.2

War · Action · Drama

In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets.

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Directors
Henry King
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 3,225,000

Top Cast

Gregory PeckGregory PeckBrigadier General Frank Savage
Hugh MarloweHugh MarloweLieutenant Colonel Ben Gately
Gary MerrillGary MerrillColonel Keith Davenport
Millard MitchellMillard MitchellMajor General Patrick Pritchard
Dean JaggerDean JaggerMajor / Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Stovall
Robert ArthurRobert ArthurSergeant McIllhenny
Paul StewartPaul StewartMajor "Doc" Kaiser (flight surgeon)
John KelloggJohn KelloggMajor Cobb
Robert PattenRobert PattenLieutenant Bishop
Lee MacGregorLee MacGregorLieutenant Zimmerman
Sam EdwardsSam EdwardsLieutenant Birdwell
Roger AndersonInterrogation Officer
Lawrence DobkinLawrence DobkinCaptain Twombley, group chaplain
Paul PicerniPaul PicerniBombardier
Harry LauterHarry LauterRadio officer
Barry JonesBarry JonesLord Haw-Haw, German radio commentator (voice)
Don GordonDon GordonFirst patient in base hospital
Kenneth TobeyKenneth TobeySgt. Keller
Patrick WhyteClerk
Peter OrtizWeather Observer

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