Flight Command
"T-H-R-I-L-L AMERICA! Here come The Flying "HELL CATS"!"
Originally released in 1940. Flight Command is a drama/war film. directed by Frank Borzage.
Starring Robert Taylor, Ruth Hussey, and Walter Pidgeon
Synopsis
A rookie flyer, Ens. Alan Drake, joins the famous Hellcats Squadron right out of flight school in Pensacola. He doesn't make a great first impression when he is forced to ditch his airplane and parachute to safety when he arrives at the base but is unable to land due to heavy fog. On his first day on the job, his poor shooting skills results in the Hellcats losing an air combat competition. His fellow pilots accept him anyways but they think he's crossed the line when they erroneously conclude that while their CO Billy Gray is away, Drake has an affair with his wife Lorna. Drake is now an outcast and is prepared to resign from the Navy but his extreme heroism in saving Billy Gray's life turns things around.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Taylor
as Ens. Alan Drake
Ruth Hussey
as Lorna Gray
Walter Pidgeon
as Squadron Commander Billy Gary
Paul Kelly
as Lieut. Cmdr. 'Dusty' Rhodes
Shepperd Strudwick
as Lieut. Jerry Banning
Red Skelton
as Lieut. 'Mugger' Martin
Nat Pendleton
as C.P.O. 'Spike' Knowles
Dick Purcell
as Lieut. 'Stichy' Payne
William Tannen
as Lieut. Freddy Townsend
William Stelling
as Lieut. Bush
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flight Command about?
A rookie flyer, Ens. Alan Drake, joins the famous Hellcats Squadron right out of flight school in Pensacola. He doesn't make a great first impression when he is forced to ditch his airplane and par...
Who directed Flight Command?
Flight Command was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is Flight Command?
Flight Command has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Flight Command released?
Flight Command was released on December 27, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flight Command?
The main cast of Flight Command includes Robert Taylor, Ruth Hussey, Walter Pidgeon, Paul Kelly, Shepperd Strudwick.