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| Twelve O'Clock High (Special Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Henry King
Actors: Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell, Dean Jagger
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (154 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1361
Format: Black & White, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc, Special Edition
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD
Running Time: 132 minutes
Number Of Items: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 2244055
UPC: 024543440550
EAN: 0024543440550
ASIN: B000O78L0U
Release Date: June 5, 2007
Theatrical Release Date: 1949
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Description
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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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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 Twelve O'Clock High December 30, 2008
Timely delivery and excellent conditions. Good character portraital by the actors and a excellent story line.
twelve o'clock high December 20, 2008
This film was required viewing for an Army advanced officer class because of the way it depicts three contrasting leadership styles. The acting was superb as was the use of actual gun camera footage and actual crashes as opposed to the special effects so common today. I recommend this film for all those who enjoy character development and acting. Despite being a war movie, the only action scenes are a clip in the beginning and the end of the film. The actors carry the film and its no wonder it received so many Academy Award nominations.
Fantastic movie December 17, 2008
Absolutely fantastic movie. Highly recommended. A World War II story worth watching. No WWII collection is complete without Twelve O'Clock High.
Twelve O'Clock High October 24, 2008
Twelve O'Clock High is one of my all time favorite movies. A great lesson on leadership styles. Many other everyday lessons in working with and for people. Great movie with tremendous acting.
A Real Look at Commanding a B17 Group August 24, 2008
The realism in this film is what makes it one of my all time favorites. The footage of real B17s in operation; the real war footage while on a mission, and the story itself are as good as it gets. The extra commentary on the second DVD is a wonderful addition of insights to making the film.
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