Used DVD. Running time: 2 h 7 min. Age rating: exempt Subtitles: finnish,swedish
This gritty World War II action drama staring Gregory Peck, Oscar® winner Dean Jagger, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill and Milard Mitchell is often cited as one of the most realistic portrayals of the heroics and perils of war. Convinced an air force commander is at breaking point, Brigadier General Savage (Peck) takes over his struggling bomber group. At first resentful and rebellious, the flyers gradually change as Savage guides them to amazing feats. But the stress of command soon takes its toll and the weary general reaches his own breaking point...