Fighter Squadron (1948)
Overview
During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.39 |
Directed By
Raoul Walsh
Crew
Raoul Walsh
Seton I. Miller
Max Steiner
Martin Rackin
Seton I. Miller
Wilfrid M. Cline
Sidney Hickox
Christian Nyby
TOP CAST
Edmond O'Brien
Maj. Ed Hardin
Robert Stack
Capt. Stuart L. Hamilton
John Rodney
Col. William 'Bill' Brickley
Tom D'Andrea
M / Sgt. James F. Dolan
Henry Hull
Brig. Gen. Mike McCready
James Holden
Lt. Tennessee Atkins
Walter Reed
Capt. Duke Chappell
Shepperd Strudwick
Brig. Gen. Mel Gilbert
Arthur Space
Maj. Sanford
Jack Larson
Lt. 'Shorty' Kirk
Bill McLean
Pvt. Wilbur
Mickey McCardle
Jacobs
Rock Hudson
Second Lieutenant (uncredited)
Lilian Bond
English Lady (uncredited)
Bill Cody Jr.
Private (uncredited)
Jean Fenwick
Lady Woodbine (uncredited)
Joe Gray
Flyer with Dice (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Cockney (uncredited)
Robert Boon
German Operator
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