Battle Taxi
"They called his outfit "sitting ducks" - but he made them avenging eagles!"
Originally released in 1955. Battle Taxi is a drama/war film. directed by Herbert L. Strock. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Arthur Franz, and Marshall Thompson
Synopsis
In the Korean war, the commander of an Air Rescue helicopter team must show a hot-shot former jet pilot how important helicopter rescue work is and turn him into a team player.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1955
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Capt. Russ Edwards
Arthur Franz
as Lt. Pete Stacey
Marshall Thompson
as 2nd Lt. Tim Vernon
Leo Needham
as SSgt. 'Slats' Klein
Jay Barney
as Lt. Col. Stoneham
Michael Colgan
as Medic Capt. Larsen
Andy Andrews
as Lazy Joker Two
Dale Hutchinson
as Blue Boy Three-Gene
John Dennis
as MSgt. Joe Murdock
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ivan Tors Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battle Taxi about?
In the Korean war, the commander of an Air Rescue helicopter team must show a hot-shot former jet pilot how important helicopter rescue work is and turn him into a team player.
Who directed Battle Taxi?
Battle Taxi was directed by Herbert L. Strock.
How long is Battle Taxi?
Battle Taxi has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Battle Taxi released?
Battle Taxi was released on January 3, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Battle Taxi?
The main cast of Battle Taxi includes Sterling Hayden, Arthur Franz, Marshall Thompson, Leo Needham, Jay Barney.