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But the real stars of this film are the b36 and b47 aircraft. How james stewart learned to stop worrying and love the bomb. In 1955, jimmy stewart once again teamed up with june allyson for strategic air command. A standard clause in stewarts contracts thereafter stipulated that no mention of his war record could be used in conjunction with any of his films. He made a number of aviation films, such as no highway in the sky, strategic air command, the spirit of st. Strategic air command movie opening b36 and final scenes.
The film focuses on robert dutch holland james stewart third baseman for the the st. The cold war was on and the american public needed to know just what their armed forces were doing to protect them from communist expansionism rememberthe korean war had ended in stalemate just a. Air force and assumes an increasingly important role in cold war deterrence. James stewart, united states air force, strategic air combat in this incredible 1959 usaf film, the audience visits the library in the home of famous actor, but also reserve officer and usaf general james stewart. Strategic air command paired him again with june allyson in a cold war propaganda film geared to show audiences that extensive military spending was necessary. Stewart took a central role in its development, using his experiences from the air force. Strategic air command on dvd 887090128315 from olive films. When an air force reserve veteran pilot of a 20th bomber command b29 is recalled to service to transform his bombing skills from flying combat missions over japan into nuclear bomber aviation and command during the cold war, he sacrifices his personal life, his professional baseball career and his dexterity but mus. Then, final scenes where jimmy stewart colonel dutch holland is told he. Stewart and allyson reteamed with mann for a film that celebrates the. Back when todays film was released, the air force still a relatively new branch of our military, so its understandable that there would be quasipropaganda pieces such as this one1955s strategic air command. Watch strategic air command online stream full movie directv. It was the first of four hollywood films that depicted the role of the strategic air command in the cold war era strategic air command was the second film released in paramounts new widescreen format, vistavision, in color by. Air force and assumes a very important role in cold war deterrence in this action drama directed by anthony mann.
James stewart june allyson frank lovejoy barry sullivan alex nicol jay c. Robert dutch holland stewart, a successful player for the st. Strategic air command is a 1955 american military aviation film starring james stewart and june allyson, directed by anthony mann, and released by. This film covers developments in the usafs strategic air command in the year 1968. Strategic air command bluray disc, 2016 for sale online ebay. James stewart plays professional baseball player and air force reservist dutch. June allyson and james stewart old hollywood films. Aviation and sports come together in strategic air command. The cold war was on and the american public needed to know just what their armed forces were doing to protect them from communist expansionism rememberthe korean war had ended in stalemate just a couple of. Ironically, though he had thousands of hours in the air, because of studio insurance. Strategic air command soundtrack jimmy stewart on the air. James stewart is a former world war ii bomber pilot called back to active duty nearly a decade after the war ended in strategic air command, available on bluray from olive films. Strategic air command bluray disc, 2016 for sale online.
When sac success is defined as nothing happening, and there are no enemy aircraft to engage in dogfights or combat, strategic air command labors to create the impression of eventfulness. The air force missile mission 1957 strategic air command film. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all. Strategic air command full movie film the federal file. Rusty castle, and invites him to his wife sallys housewarming party that night. Dutch holland and june allyson as his wife sally also starring in the motion picture were frank lovejoy and harry morgan. Overview of strategic air command, 1955, directed by anthony mann, with james stewart, june allyson, frank lovejoy, at turner classic movies.
This paramount pictures release was the first of four films that depicted the role of the strategic air command in the cold war era. Can you guess james stewart s legendary filmography. Strategic air command 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Strategic air command movie at carswell air force base description photograph of jimmy stewart at carswell air force base in fort worth, texas where a. When strategic air command, starring jimmy stewart and june allyson, was released in 1955, there was no accompanying victor young soundtrack issued. Remastered in highdef by paramount, olives bluray is extremely impressive. In addition to strategic air command, she played the valiant and saintly helpmeet in the stratton story 1949, executive suite 1954, the glenn miller story 1954 also starring james stewart and written by valentine davies, and the mcconnell story 1955. It was the first of four hollywood films that depicted the role of the strategic air command in the cold war era. James stewart jimmy stewart leroy holmes mary mayo ned washington percy faith stanley adams strategic air command the world is mine. June allyson and james stewart share a laugh on the set of strategic air command 1955. Can you guess james stewarts legendary filmography. Lieutenant colonel robert dutch holland james stewart is a former u. I love this 1955 movie on several different levels. Saga of the us air force special bomber unit during the cold war era.
Apr 17, 2018 strategic air command starring james stewart and june allyson, and directed by anthony mann was released by paramount pictures and was the first of four films that depicted the role of the strategic air command in the cold war era. This 1955 american film is starring james stewart and june allyson, and is directed by anthony mann. Scrapping of the b36 fleet began less than a year after this movie was released. Louis cardinals baseball team, finds his inactive duty status with the u. Silverscreen icon james stewart plays baseball star robert dutch holland, a third baseman for the st. Louis cardinals whos forced to trade the glamour of bigtime sports for the anonymous and dangerous existence of a. He remained in the air force reserve, and in 1955, persuaded by friends, made the film strategic air command.
Stewart and allyson reteamed with mann for a film that celebrates the pivotal role of the u. Louis cardinals winter baseball camp in florida, third baseman robert dutch holland reunites with his old air force buddy, gen. Many commenters have referred to the spectacular aerial. Strategic air command is a 1955 technicolor american film starring james stewart and june allyson, and directed by anthony mann. In geheimer kommandosache strategic air command italienische. Strategic air command movie at carswell air force base. Jul 15, 2017 early in movie strategic air command jimmy stewart still playing professional baseball looks up as b36 flies overhead. James stewart and frank lovejoy in strategic air command 1955 strategic air. Staring james bell, henry morgan, rosemary decamp and james stewart. The air force missile mission 1957 strategic air command film with james stewart. Strategic air command 1955 dvd, video download, usb. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Hawkes, has called dutch back to duty for the strategic air command, or sac. The b47 and jimmy stewart strategic air command youtube. Also like the glenn miller story, this movie was directed by anthony mann who worked regularly with stewart. The film s emotional peak comes when lovejoys general takes stewart into a hangar for a sneak peek at the b47 still under wraps. James stewart, june allyson, barry sullivan, harry morgan. Buy strategic air command from amazons movies store. These are the things that make your eyes bug and your heart leap with wonder and pride. The films emotional peak comes when lovejoys general takes stewart into a hangar for a sneak peek at the b47 still under wraps. James stewart on the set of strategic air command at carswell afb, texas, 1955. The mountain road 1960 starring james stewart harry morgan. Robert dutch holland james stewart is a professional baseball player with the st.
Strategic air command is a drama film about trying to balance a career with a love life. If you like jimmy stewart a real life wwii b24 bomber pilot with 20 combat missions, youll like. From the motion picture strategic air command starring jimmy stewart and june allyson by paramount. James stewart, im zweiten weltkrieg wie sein rollencharakter bomberpilot. The air force missile mission 1957 strategic air command. Browse our collection of classic, hard to find, out of print and rare movies. With james stewart, june allyson, frank lovejoy, barry sullivan. James stewart plays a baseball playerturnedbomber pilot, with june allyson as his wife. To enjoy strategic air command one has to have a high tolerance for 50s propaganda and a. Inspired in part by the true story of baseball great ted williams, who after serving in world war ii was drafted to serve in the korean war just as his baseball career was taking off, strategic air command stars james stewart as dutch holland, a star third baseman with the st. An expilot and current baseballer james stewart is recalled into the u. Strategic air command 1955 is an historically important film, partly because it was just the second movie released in the wide gauge vistavision format, and partly because it was one in a series of collaborations between director anthony mann and star james stewart. Movie dvds, mp4 video downloads, mpg videos on usb flash drives.
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