The read
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their deaths.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 29 points higher than audiences do.
37 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Rex DunnOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Richard BarthelmessDick Courtney
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas 'Doug' Scott
- Neil HamiltonMajor Brand
- Frank McHughFlaherty
- Clyde CookBott
- James FinlaysonField Sergeant
- Gardner JamesRalph Hollister
- William JanneyGordon 'Donny' Scott
- Edmund BreonLieutenant Phipps
- Jack AckroydAckroyd (uncredited)
- Harry AllenAllen (uncredited)
- Howard HawksGerman Pilot (uncredited)