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. This is one of the few jimmy stewart films ive never seen. Strategic air command 1955 stream and watch online. Next time i watch the movie ill have to take a freeze frame if there is a close.
Stewart plays a former world war ii pilot turned baseball player who is called into active duty, and allyson once again plays his loyal wife. Louis cardinals but was recalled to active duty in the strategic air command sac. If you like jimmy stewart a real life wwii b24 bomber pilot with 20 combat missions, youll like the film. Strategic air command is a 1955 technicolor american film starring james stewart and june allyson, and directed by anthony mann. Air force and assumes an increasingly important role in cold war deterrence. Movies like the 1955 jimmy stewart feature strategic air command and later bombers b52 with karl malden produced plenty of public interest in the stratojet. The acting is good, the airplanes are awesome, and the strategic air command was real and necessary. Strategic air command 1955 starring jimmy stewart and june allyson. June allyson and james stewart old hollywood films.
Strategic air command 1955 strategic air command 1955. Strategic air command movie at carswell air force base. This paramount pictures release was the first of four films that depicted the role of the strategic air command in the cold war era. But, this brave and confident combat veteran could not sit idly by and boost by words alone. It would also be stewart and manns eighth and final collaboration and the last of three films that paired jimmy stewart and june allyson, the others being the stratton story and the.
The b47 and jimmy stewart strategic air command youtube. Stewart was a wwii bomber pilot, who later became a professional baseball player. 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 movie was being shot in april 1954. When the fire trucks are scrambled for the generals plane, watch for the open cab fire truck. If you are even reading this, you already know the movie. A cockpit cutaway of a b47 bomber, used in the movie str. Strategic air command dvd, 2016 for sale online ebay. Released 1955, strategic air command stars james stewart, june allyson, frank lovejoy, barry sullivan the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a score of out of 100 on.
Through his career as a reserve officer, stewart had qualified as a lead strategic air command sac bomber pilot in the b36, the b47, and the b52. A cockpit cutaway of a b47 bomber, used in the movie strategic air command starring jimmy stewart. The picture, as indicated, honors the strategic air command, which flies the. Strategic air command is a 1955 american film starring james stewart and june allyson, and directed by anthony mann.
Also like the glenn miller story, this movie was directed by anthony mann who worked regularly with stewart. Although the athlete and his wife are both reluctant to give up civilian life, both come to realize the importance of the defense mission. The first was strategic air command starring james stewart and june allyson. Strategic air command sac presents us with the only extensive major motion picture flying record of americas b36, the largest bomber aircraft ever built. Dutch holland and june allyson as his wife sally also starring in the motion picture were frank lovejoy and harry morgan. 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. James stewart in strategic air command 1955 april 17, 2018 3. His purpose for flying to vietnam was to boost air force morale. One of the latest additions to this growing list of movies is strategic air command. It was the first of four hollywood films that depicted the role of the strategic air. Did jimmy stewart actually fly any of the aircraft in the. Most b36 peacemaker fans know the classic film strategic air command, the 1955 paramount pictures movie starring james stewart as lt.
Known for his distinctive drawl, downtoearth persona, and authentic, everyman acting style, stewarts film career spanned over 55 years and 80 films. Strategic air command dvd jimmy stewart june allyson movie. Jimmy stewart its a wonderful life, vertigo is a former wwii pilot now playing baseball who is called up into the strategic air command because his countrys getting nervous about nameless enemies who might be lurking in the skies you can tell this was written during the height of that curious reds under the beds hysteria in the states. The film features spectacular aerial footage of big. So he did this film to help popularize the new service and to acquaint the public with the mission of the strategic air command.
The shot then shifts to show some sort of armored carrier go by,the shot then shifts back and the open cab fire truck is parked back by the building. These real time films are what we historians of military life and culture now study for details. Dutch holland and june allyson as his wife sally also starring in the motion picture were frank. Strategic air command soundtrack jimmy stewart on the air. Hawkes lovejoy hopes to keep the protect the world from starting another devastating world war. 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. Ballplayer james stewart with pregnant wife june allyson must fly. Dont know why i dont at least have the dvd, but i dont, and since i know its vistavision, i only want to see a wonderful bluray copy of it. 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. Jimmy stewarts vietnam bombing mission soldier of fortune.
I love this 1955 movie on several different levels. In 1955, jimmy stewart once again teamed up with june allyson for strategic air command. Strategic air command is a 1955 american military aviation film starring james stewart and june allyson, directed by anthony mann, and released by. Jan 15, 2018 this film covers developments in the usafs strategic air command in the year 1968. The story is flat out 1950s apple pie by most anyones standard delivered expertly by its cast. From the motion picture strategic air command starring jimmy stewart and june allyson by paramount. The film is a cold war era promo for sac and defense spending from paramount pictures. James maitland stewart may 20, 1908 july 2, 1997 was an american actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history. An expilot and current baseballer is recalled into the u. See more ideas about air force, movies and strategic air command. Love everything about this movie even when jimmy stewart flubs and mentions flying the b24 during ww2, although his character flew b29 during ww2. Strategic air command movie at carswell air force base the. Also starring in the motion picture were frank lovejoy and harry morgan.
Strategic air command 1955 james stewart and june allyson in strategic air. Saga of the us air force special bomber unit during the cold war era. Stewart was a great believer in the mission of the air force and specifically the mission of the strategic air command which maintained a 24 hour combat ready status in those early days of the cold war. Meet your b47 is a unique look at the design, development, and manufacture of the b47 not seen in the movie theaters. 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. Strategic air command 1955 dvd, video download, usb flash drive. Strategic air command 1955 dvd, video download, usb. Early in movie strategic air command jimmy stewart still playing professional baseball looks up as b36 flies overhead.
Louis cardinals baseball team, finds his inactive duty status with the u. Sac was formed to provide be a deterrent to world war iii. To enjoy strategic air command one has to have a high tolerance for 50s propaganda and a taste for aiplane porn and i have both. If the latter, then yes, he was qualified to fly the b36 and the b47, both of which were seen in the film. Former world war ii pilot james stewart is called out of retirement to assist in the strengthening of the strategic air command, the new bomber forces that are americas first line of defense against the russian nuclear threat. Watch strategic air command full movie video dailymotion. James stewart an actual officer in the usafs early days, lends credit and authenticity to when the usaf just starting out as its own agency after being a part of the us army air force. Strategic air command, the 1955 paramount pictures motion picture. Strategic air command full movie film the federal file. Strategic air command sac presents us with the only extensive major. Ive got to agree with richard, why is this not on dvdbluray. Released by paramount pictures, it was the first of four films that depicted the role of the strategic air command in the cold war era. Strategic air command is a 1955 american military aviation film starring james stewart and june allyson, directed by anthony mann, and released by paramount pictures. Strategic air command 1955 directed by anthony mann.
Narrator for the episode cowboy five seven, which documented a strategic air command crew at westover air force base. Dec 07, 2018 im not sure if youre asking if he flew the actual aircraft in the movie or if he flew those types of aircraft. A professional baseball player is recalled to military service because of the expert flying skills he acquired during world war ii. Watch strategic air command online stream full movie directv. Anthony mann stewart and allyson reteamed with mann for a film that celebrates the pivotal role of the u. With james stewart, june allyson, frank lovejoy, barry sullivan.
It was the most popular air force movie when it was released. This film covers developments in the usafs strategic air command in the year 1968. Review by noetic hatter jimmy stewart and anthony mann unite in this cold war propaganda film about the air force. Apr 17, 2018 james stewart in strategic air command 1955 april 17, 2018 3. Jan 24, 2016 strategic air command the global shield 1980 usaf documentary ella73tv. Part of the alcoa premiere anthology series, directed by john ford and featuring john wayne. Strategic air command was the second film released in paramounts new widescreen format, vistavision, in color by technicolor and perspecta pseudostereo sound. Strategic air command 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.