The Flying Misfits
Originally released in 1976. The Flying Misfits is a action/drama film. directed by Russ Mayberry.
Starring Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, and Dana Elcar
Synopsis
The dramatized World War II adventures of US Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his Marine Attack Squadron 214, AKA The Black Sheep Squadron. The film also acted as the pilot for the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep. Former U.S. Marine pilot Greg "Pappy" Boyington is flying with the American Volunteer Group (the Flying Tigers) in China. After Pearl Harbor brings America into World War II, Greg leaves the AVG to rejoin the Marine Corps. He refuses to be relegated to a desk job and, against all military protocol, forms his own fighter squadron from a group of misfits and disciplinary cases.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Robert Conrad
as Maj. Greg 'Pappy' Boyington
Simon Oakland
as Brig. Gen. Thomas Moore
Dana Elcar
as Col. Thomas A. Lard
James Whitmore
as Capt. James 'Jim' Gutterman
Robert Ginty
as 1st Lt. Thomas Joseph 'T.J.' Wiley
Dirk Blocker
as 1st Lt. Jerome 'Jerry' Bragg
W.K. Stratton
as 2nd Lt. Lawrence 'Larry' Casey
John Larroquette
as 2nd Lt. Robert 'Bob' Anderson
Peter Donat
as Col. Mathis
Sharon Gless
as Nurse 1st Lt.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flying Misfits about?
The dramatized World War II adventures of US Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his Marine Attack Squadron 214, AKA The Black Sheep Squadron. The film also acted as the pilot for the television se...
Who directed The Flying Misfits?
The Flying Misfits was directed by Russ Mayberry.
How long is The Flying Misfits?
The Flying Misfits has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Flying Misfits released?
The Flying Misfits was released on September 21, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flying Misfits?
The main cast of The Flying Misfits includes Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, James Whitmore, Robert Ginty.