Strategic Air Command

Strategic Air Command

6.2IMDb Score
Released:1955-03-25
Duration:112 min
Director:Anthony Mann
Actors:James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Lovejoy, Barry Sullivan, Alex Nicol
Production:Paramount Pictures

Overview:

Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Robert "Dutch" Holland is recalled into active duty at the peak of his professional baseball career.

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