Drama ·War ·History · United States of America · 1955 · 1h 46m

The McConnell Story

Director

Cast

Alan Ladd as Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr. June Allyson as Pearl 'Butch' Brown James Whitmore as SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman Frank Faylen as Sfc. Sykes Willis Bouchey as Newton Bass Sarah Selby as Mrs. Brown

Crew

John F. Seitz — Director of Photography Max Steiner — Original Music Composer Ted Sherdeman — Screenplay Sam Rolfe — Screenplay

Tagline

A Stirring Salute to the Great American Spirit AND NOW a Stiring Tribute from a Great American

Synopsis

Joe McConnell was sure that he was meant to be a pilot, but was stuck as a restless army private. It seemed that his ambition was blocked at every step.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

korean war (1950-53)war hero test pilot

Key Collaborators

Gordon Douglas Director John F. Seitz Director of Photography Max Steiner Original Music Composer Ted Sherdeman Screenplay Sam Rolfe Screenplay

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