The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
Seen it?1955 | 100 min | Drama, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Devotion, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
A dramatization of the American general and his court martial for publically complaining about High Command's dismissal and neglect of the aerial fighting forces.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Otto Preminger
- Gary CooperCol. Billy Mitchell
- Charles BickfordGen. Jimmy Guthrie
- Ralph BellamyCongressman Frank R. Reid
- Rod SteigerMaj. Allan Guillion
- Elizabeth MontgomeryMargaret Lansdowne
- Fred ClarkCol. Moreland
- James DalyLt. Col. Herbert White
- Jack LordLt. Cmdr. Zachary 'Zack' Lansdowne
- Peter GravesCapt. Bob Elliott
- Darren McGavinCapt. Russ Peters