Twelve O'Clock High [VHS]
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Released: 2002-05-21
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The wartime memories of surviving World War II bomber squadrons were still crystal clear when this acclaimed drama was released in 1949--one of the first postwar films out of Hollywood to treat the war on emotionally complex terms. Framed by a postwar prologue and epilogue and told as a flashback appreciation of wartime valor and teamwork, the film stars Gregory Peck in one of his finest performances as a callous general who assumes command of a bomber squadron based in England. At first, the new commander has little rapport with the 918th Bomber Group, whose loyalties still belong with their previous commander. As they continue to fly dangerous missions over Germany, however, the group and their new leader develop mutual respect and admiration, until the once-alienated commander feels that his men are part of a family--men whose bravery transcends the rigors of rigid discipline and by-the-book leadership. The film's now-classic climax, in which the general waits patiently for his squad to return to base--painfully aware that they may not return at all--is one of the most subtle yet emotionally intense scenes of any World War II drama. With Peck in the lead and Dean Jagger doing Oscar-winning work in a crucial supporting role, this was one of veteran director Henry King's proudest achievements, and it still packs a strong dramatic punch. --Jeff Shannon
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This gritty World War II action drama staring Gregory Peck, Oscar winner Dean Jagger, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill and Millard Mitchell is seen as one of the most realistic portrayals of the heroics and perils of war. Convinced an air force commander (Gary Merrill) is at the breaking point, Brigadier General Savage (Peck) takes over his struggling bomber group. Kind and understanding, he adopts a crushing discipline to revitalize the demoralized troop. At first resentful and rebellious, the flyers gradually change as Savage guides them to amazing feats. But the stress of command soon takes it's toll and the weary general reaches his own breaking point.
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Twelve O'Clock High [VHS]
- VHS Tape: 0 pages (2002-05-21)
- Publisher: 20th Century Fox
- Label: 20th Century Fox
- Format: Black & White, Original recording reissued, NTSC
- Rated: Unrated
- Studio: 20th Century Fox
- Video Release Date: 2002-05-21
- Run Time: 132
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based on 173 reviews
- Sales Rank in Video: #17037
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Summary: Leading men is hard when all are dying around you 2010-08-13
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Summary: Twelve O'Clock High dvd 2010-06-04
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Summary: An Insight Into Valor and Courage of the many B-17 Bomber Crews During World War ll 2010-04-14
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Summary: One of the best WWII movies ever! 2010-04-14
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Summary: Twelve Plus One 2010-03-25
"Twelve O'clock High" is one of the best movies depicting the challenges command can be, especially when taking a high casualty rate as our "fly boys" did with the new concept of daylight bombing in the early years of WW 2. This is in the days before the B-17's had p-51 fighter escort all the way to the target and back. Thus, few aircrews actually survived to reach the 25 mission requirement before rotating home.
In this story General Frank Savage (Gregory Peck) a desk bound staff chief, is sent to the group after the Bomber Commander is relieved of duty. He must take command of a "hard luck" bomber group. His command challenge is his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses. At first encountering resistance and becoming unpopular because of his harsh exacting standards, Savage eventually shows the pilots how to take pride in their unit and serve above and beyond the standards of the Army Air Corps. He even has a nervous breakdown himself. One of the very best movies for showing how hard leadership is when all around you are dying and in fear of losing their lives.
By the way, the movie has a great cast and story line.