Command Decision
"Heroes, cowards, fighters, braggarts, liars... and what goes on in their hearts!"
Originally released in 1948. Command Decision is a war/drama film. directed by Sam Wood.
Starring Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, and Van Johnson
Synopsis
High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 23, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clark Gable
as Brigadier General K.C. 'Casey' Dennis
Walter Pidgeon
as Major General Roland Goodlow Kane
Van Johnson
as Technical Sergeant Immanuel T. Evans
Brian Donlevy
as Brigadier General Clifton I. Garnet
Charles Bickford
as Elmer Brockhurst
John Hodiak
as Col. Edward Rayton Martin
Edward Arnold
as Congressman Arthur Malcolm
Marshall Thompson
as Capt. George Washington Bellpepper Lee
Richard Quine
as Maj. George Rockton
Cameron Mitchell
as Lt. Ansel Goldberg
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Command Decision about?
High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.
Who directed Command Decision?
Command Decision was directed by Sam Wood.
How long is Command Decision?
Command Decision has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Command Decision released?
Command Decision was released on December 23, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Command Decision?
The main cast of Command Decision includes Clark Gable, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson, Brian Donlevy, Charles Bickford.