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Though filmed in 1955 this film was not shot in wide screen. William Holden stars as an ace Navy jet fighter pilot during the Korean War. Also based on his carrier are Mickey Rooney, a helicpoter ocean rescue pilot, and Fredric March, a Navy admiral using the carrier as his flag ship. Some scenes take place in an unconvincing Japan. Grace Kelly, in a relatively small part, plays Holdens's wife and they have two young daughters. The combat scenes are exciting, despite some cheaply done special effects. The film's climax is particularly well done. March has a speech about reservists being called up that is relavent today. Recommended.
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Classic line and a great closing shot with the jets launching.
Saw the film as a youngster in the 50s. Never will forget the scene towards the end where Holden and Rooney
'died' in that cold ditch. Not a good way to go out. I want to transpire
in a peaceful manner. ~AH
It was that very ending that stuck with me all these years and caused me to purchase the DVD when I saw it recently on DeepDisocuntDVDs.com.
So did I.
And it was a a mistake....
I saw it in France as a child.
And I still have the same feeling that you have...
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