Flat Top
Seen it?1952 | 83 min | Drama, Action, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 or Greyhound, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
A rock hard commander trains Navy Carrier Pilots during the Second World War
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
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 impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lesley Selander
- Sterling HaydenCommander Dan Collier
- Richard CarlsonLt. (j.g.) Joe Rodgers
- William PhippsRed Kelley
- John BromfieldEns. Snakehips McKay
- Keith LarsenEns. Barney Smith / Barney Oldfield
- William SchallertEns. Longfellow
- Phyllis CoatesDorothy Collier
- Dave WillockWillie
- Walter CoyAir Group Commander
- Todd KarnsJudge