A Guy Named Joe

A Guy Named Joe

6.7IMDb Score
Released:1944-02-25
Duration:120 min
Director:Victor Fleming
Actors:Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, Van Johnson, Ward Bond, James Gleason
Production:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview:

A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.

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