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Wing and a Prayer (1944)
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24 July 1944 (USA) moreTagline:
MIGHTY DRAMA OF AIRCRAFT CARRIER X (original ad - all caps) morePlot:
An aircraft carrier is sent on a decoy mission around the Pacific, with orders to avoid combat, thus... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. moreUser Comments:
Excellent Cinematography moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Don Ameche | ... | Flight Cmdr. Bingo Harper | |
| Dana Andrews | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Edward Moulton | |
| William Eythe | ... | Ensign Hallam 'Oscar' Scott | |
| Charles Bickford | ... | Capt. Waddell | |
| Cedric Hardwicke | ... | Admiral (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke) | |
| Kevin O'Shea | ... | Ens. Charles 'Cookie' Cunningham | |
| Richard Jaeckel | ... | Beezy Bessemer | |
| Harry Morgan | ... | Ensign Malcolm Brainard (as Henry Morgan) | |
| Richard Crane | ... | Ensign Gus Chisholm | |
| Glenn Langan | ... | Executive Officer | |
| Renny McEvoy | ... | Ens. Cliff Hale | |
| Robert Bailey | ... | Ens. Paducah Holloway | |
| Reed Hadley | ... | Cmdr. O'Donnell | |
| George Mathews | ... | Dooley | |
| B.S. Pully | ... | Flat Top |
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Fun Stuff
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When Gus Chisholm is strafed in the water, the various Japanese aircraft shown are American F4F Grumman "Wildcats" and American Douglas SBD "Dauntless" Divebombers moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Curtiss SB2C Helldivers are shown in use alongside the Grumman TBF Avengers just prior to and during the Midway portions of the film. The Helldiver was not employed at Midway or prior to it. moreSoundtrack:
You Say the Sweetest Things (Baby) moreFAQ
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The best characteristic of this film is the fine quality of the film in terms of cinematic depth-of-field and clarity. There is excellent camera work, especially in the complicated action scenes. Each scene is balanced and seemingly well-edited. The theme of the movie is somewhat weak relative to the fight/no fight stance of the U.S. Navy, and it is overpowered by the many action scenes which resemble a "Victory at Sea" format. The facts of the battle at Midway Island as presented in this movie are somewhat questionable. The superior forces of the Japanese Imperial Navy could best any navy in early June of 1942. That good fortune played a role in the American fleet's victory is not in question, that poor planning and accident forced the Japanese Imperial Navy's tactics is also accepted. Beyond these general facts it is difficult to accept the overstatement that the position of the U.S. Navy was that "This is the battle we've been praying for." There is also some question in the film as to the accuracy of the reports concerning the U.S. torpedo planes' success. In essence, the Battle of Midway was decisive, and very lucky for the Americans. To present the battle and victory as well planned and well coordinated is misleading. A word on acting: Don Ameche as Commander Bingo Harper is outstanding. His performance is solid in terms of the classic dramatic hero. As commander, he never wavers from his responsibility, he does what must be done, and he understands both how much victory means and what price must be paid.