
The true story of General Billy Mitchell, a pioneering crusader for the Army's fledgling air corp. In spite of an impressive performance during the First World War, the commanders of America's armed forces still think of the airplane as little more then a carnival attraction. Even after sinking an "unsinkable" captured German battleship from the air, Mitchell sees funds dry up and friends die due to poor equipment. He is court-martialed after questioning the loyalty of his su... (Full plot summary below)
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The true story of General Billy Mitchell, a pioneering crusader for the Army's fledgling air corp. In spite of an impressive performance during the First World War, the commanders of America's armed forces still think of the airplane as little more then a carnival attraction. Even after sinking an "unsinkable" captured German battleship from the air, Mitchell sees funds dry up and friends die due to poor equipment. He is court-martialed after questioning the loyalty of his superiors for allowing the air corp to deteriorate.
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| EmanuelLevy.ComEmanuel LevyThough not one of Preminger's stronger films, it's still worth seeing this fact-based courtroom drama starring Gary Cooper. |
| CinePassionFernando F. CroceThe only certainty that remains is the need to ask questions |
| VarietyVariety StaffThe picture is a real kick in the shins for the cult of blind military obedience and the lesson which is laid on the line relates to Pearl Harbor. |
| User Reviewrick ptops in historical content and actual testimony from court marshal was used in the movie as dialog by Cooper |
| User ReviewClay BTHE COURT-MARTIAL OF BILLY MITCHELL (1955) |
| User ReviewJames HThere is not much to dislike about this movie, great cast and director, excellent screenplay, superb production. I did find it slow moving at times, and somehow this film doesn't soar to the greatness it should have. |
| User ReviewPaul CGood courtroom drama, but Gary Cooper is a little too laid-back and is completely upstaged by Rod Steiger in their scene together. Early role also for the lovely Elizabeth Montgomery of 'Bewitched' fame! |