Wing and a Prayer
"THE MOST DANGEROUS MISSION IN THE WAR!"
Originally released in 1944. Wing and a Prayer is a war/action film. directed by Henry Hathaway.
Starring Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, and William Eythe
Synopsis
An aircraft carrier is sent on a decoy mission around the Pacific, with orders to avoid combat, thus lulling Japanese alertness before the battle of Midway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1944
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Don Ameche
as Bingo Harper
Dana Andrews
as Edward Moulton
William Eythe
as Hallam "Oscar" Scott
Charles Bickford
as Captain Waddell
Cedric Hardwicke
as Admiral
Kevin O'Shea
as Charles "Cookie" Cunningham
Richard Jaeckel
as Beezy Bessemer
Harry Morgan
as Malcolm Brainard
Alice Faye
as (archive footage)
Betty Grable
as (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wing and a Prayer about?
An aircraft carrier is sent on a decoy mission around the Pacific, with orders to avoid combat, thus lulling Japanese alertness before the battle of Midway.
Who directed Wing and a Prayer?
Wing and a Prayer was directed by Henry Hathaway.
How long is Wing and a Prayer?
Wing and a Prayer has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Wing and a Prayer released?
Wing and a Prayer was released on January 1, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wing and a Prayer?
The main cast of Wing and a Prayer includes Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Cedric Hardwicke.