Strategic Air Command
Seen it?1955 | 112 min | Action, Drama, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Top Gun: Maverick, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Robert "Dutch" Holland is recalled into active duty at the peak of his professional baseball career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Mann
- James StewartRobert "Dutch" Holland
- June AllysonSally Holland
- Frank LovejoyEnnis Hawkes
- Barry SullivanRocky Samford
- Alex NicolIke Knowland
- Bruce BennettGen. Espy
- Jay C. FlippenTom Doyle
- James MillicanRusty Castle
- Rosemary DeCampMrs. Thorne
- Richard ShannonFlight Instructor Pilot