| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (147 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
| Note |
Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Laraine Day |
| Event |
Originally produced by Paramount Pictures in 1954. |
| Summary |
Soar into skies on a thrilling airborne adventure in this meticulously restored John Wayne film classic. In one of his most memorable screen roles, Wayne plays Dan Roman, a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments, he finds himself scheduled on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight -- one that takes a terrifying, suspense-building turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean at the point of no return. A "Who's Who" of Hollywood greats -- Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack, Jan Sterling, Phil Harris and Robert Newton, among others -- are aboard for this celebrated drama bursting with conflict and excitement. Norminated for 6 **Academy Awards**, including Best Director (William A. Wellman) and two Best Supporting Actress nominations (Claire Trevor and Jan Sterling). *"Wonderfully entertaining." - Phil Hall, **Film Threat*** |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English |
| Subject |
Drama.
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War films.
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Motion pictures.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Wellman, William, film director.
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Trevor, Claire, actor.
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Wayne, John, actor.
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Day, Laraine, actor.
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Paramount Pictures (Firm), Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm), Distributor.
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| Music No. |
7071917 Kanopy |
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