Starring Gregory Peck,
the film follows a strict brigadier general who takes command of a group of
bombers who fly precision daytime missions during WWII. Frank Savage is sent to
relieve his friends because the group has suffered a great deal of poor luck.
From the get go this tough leader is at odds with his men. They all want to be
transferred and yet with the help of the camp adjutant, Savage is able to lead
them effectively. His touch tactics lead to success in the air and a pride in
his men develops. However, after one good mission Savage is incapable to go up
the next day. He becomes a lifeless man and only when his men return does he
revert back to normal. All this is remembered by Major Stoval as the film
concludes. Peck and Dean Jagger were both very good and the bombing mission was
certainly exhilarating to watch. It is more about the people then the war and
that still makes it a good film.
4.5/5 Stars
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