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
- Average Customer Review: 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
Comment: Very good movie! Gregory Peck at his best! War footage worked into the movie very well! Worth the watch!
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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
Comment: The definitive movie insight into the stress, frustration, and complexity of
stratigic low level day light bombing during WW ll.
A most able cast led by Gregory Peck, Gary Merrill, and Dean Jager,
The use of actual war time footage enhances the realistic aspects of the film.
The film is and always will be a classic tribute to the B-17 bombing crews who
fought and died in this terrible conflict.
stratigic low level day light bombing during WW ll.
A most able cast led by Gregory Peck, Gary Merrill, and Dean Jager,
The use of actual war time footage enhances the realistic aspects of the film.
The film is and always will be a classic tribute to the B-17 bombing crews who
fought and died in this terrible conflict.
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Summary: One of the best WWII movies ever! 2010-04-14
Comment: I saw this movie when it first came to my local theater. I saw a feature in Life magazine about the movie before it was released. I remember they said it was filmed in Florida (they did a good job of making it look like England). Only 3 B-17s were involved in the movie (most of the ones seen in the movie were actual WWII Army Signal Corps films, along with German and American gun camera shots). Different names and ID numbers/letters were painted on the 3 B-17s to make it appear that there was an entire B-17 group involved. Gregory Peck and Dean Jagger did an excellent job in their roles. I have had the privilege of talking to numerous members of the 8th Air Force who were in the B-17s and B-24s; the movie depicted "the way it really was" in their accounts.
Years ago, I bought two different pre-recorded VHS tapes of this movie; both had several video and audio glitches. This DVD had none.
Years ago, I bought two different pre-recorded VHS tapes of this movie; both had several video and audio glitches. This DVD had none.
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Summary: Twelve Plus One 2010-03-25
Comment: This review is for the 2 disc set for Twelve O'clock High. One of the first few films to really deal with combat stress and PTSD before the term was ever coined, it is a human drama set during the daylight bombing campaigns of Early 1942-43 conducted by the Army Air Corps. During this time, the Bomber Command was really the only force actively fighting in Europe, and expected to hold out until the 'arsenal of democracy' could open its floodgates and win the war. Until that day, 'maximum effort' was expected. Just what was that effort is what is explored in this film. How much could men take when the future seemed to hold out little hope of survival and constant pushing of luck, the stretching of nerves? Gregory Peck, Dean Jagger, Hugh Marlowe and others turn in excellent performances and turn this into an Academy Award Winning Classic tribute not only to the men of the Eighth Air Force, but to the courage and determination of the American Fighting Man. The second disc has enough extras to make this set an incredible bargain and a great addition to any DVD Library, it will give you an insight of a hollywood that I beleive has longe since gone. Its definitely '12 plus' for this set!
"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.