The read
It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
When Willie leaves home to join the war effort he is all ready to become a hero, but he is only frustrated when his posting ends up to be in his home town, and he is recruited into training, keeping him from the action. However, when he finds himself accidently behind enemy lines he unexpectedly becomes a hero after all.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
15 audience votes
Key crew
- John FordDirector
- Mary LoosScreenplay
- Richard SaleScreenplay
Cast
- Dan DaileyWilliam 'Bill' Kluggs
- Corinne CalvetYvonne Le Tete
- Colleen TownsendMarjorie 'Marge' Fettles
- William DemarestHerman Kluggs
- Jimmy LydonCharles 'Charlie' Fettles
- Lloyd CorriganMajor Adams
- Evelyn VardenGertrude Kluggs
- Whit BissellLt. M.J. Hanley - Psychiatrist (uncredited)
- Vera MilesLaughing Sergeant's Date (uncredited)
- Luis AlberniBarman (uncredited)
- Gregg BartonColonel (uncredited)
- George BlagoiGerman Officer (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
nazichurchembarrasmentb17 bomber