Aired Tuesday June 21, 4:40pm - 6:55pmon Film4

Strategic Air Command (1955)

Adventure

Saga of the US Air Force special bomber unit during the Cold War era. A professional baseball player is recalled to military service because of the expert flying skills he acquired during World War II. Although the athlete and his wife are both reluctant to give up civilian life, both come to realise the importance of the defence mission. The film features spectacular aerial footage of big bombers on manoeuvres.

Country
USA
Cast and crew
  • Anthony MannDirector
  • James StewartLt. Col. Robert `'Dutch'` Holland
  • June AllysonSally Holland
  • Frank LovejoyGen. Ennis C. Hawkes
  • Barry SullivanLt. Col. Rocky Samford
  • Bruce BennettGen. Espy
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