The High and the Mighty(1954)
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The High and the Mighty Synopsis
Dan Roman is a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments he finds himself on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight that takes a terrifying turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean after the point of no return.
The High and the Mighty (1954) is a adventure and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, released on July 3, 1954 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day and Robert Stack. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Ernest K. Gann, Ernest K. Gann
- Producers:
- Robert Fellows, John Wayne
- Cinematographer:
- Archie Stout
- Composer:
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Production:
- Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The High and the Mighty Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Dan Roman
Claire Trevor
as May Holst
Laraine Day
as Lydia Rice
Robert Stack
as John Sullivan
Jan Sterling
as Sally McKee
Phil Harris
as Ed Joseph
Robert Newton
as Gustave Pardee
David Brian
as Ken Childs
Paul Kelly
as Donald Flaherty
Sidney Blackmer
as Humphrey Agnew
Julie Bishop
as Lillian Pardee
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
as Gonzales
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Ernest K. Gann and Ernest K. Gann, produced by Robert Fellows and John Wayne.
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The High and the Mighty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 89 ratings.
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The High and the Mighty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The High and the Mighty online?
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The High and the Mighty (1954) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The High and the Mighty?
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The main cast of The High and the Mighty (1954) includes John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack and Jan Sterling. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The High and the Mighty released?
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The High and the Mighty was released on July 3, 1954 and runs for 2h 27m.
Is The High and the Mighty worth watching?
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The High and the Mighty (1954) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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