Above and Beyond(1953)
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Above and Beyond Synopsis
The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
Above and Beyond (1953) is a action, drama and war film directed by Melvin Frank, released on January 2, 1953 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore and Larry Keating. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Melvin Frank
- Writers:
- Beirne Lay Jr., Beirne Lay Jr., Melvin Frank
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Above and Beyond (1953) Trailer
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Above and Beyond Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Taylor
as Lt. Col Paul W. Tibbets
Eleanor Parker
as Lucey Tibbets
James Whitmore
as Maj. William M. Uanna
Larry Keating
as Maj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent
Larry Gates
as Capt. William Parsons
Marilyn Erskine
as Marge Bratton
- Stephen Dunne
Stephen Dunne
as Maj. Harry Bratton
Robert Burton
as Gen. Samuel E. Roberts
Hayden Rorke
as Dr. Ramsey
Lawrence Dobkin
as Dr. Van Dyke
Jack Raine
as Dr. Fiske
Jonathan Cott
as Capt. Dutch van Kirk
Key crew
Directed by Melvin Frank, written by Beirne Lay Jr., Beirne Lay Jr. and Melvin Frank.
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Above and Beyond Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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Above and Beyond – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Above and Beyond online?
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Above and Beyond (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Above and Beyond?
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The main cast of Above and Beyond (1953) includes Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore, Larry Keating and Larry Gates. The film was directed by Melvin Frank. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Above and Beyond released?
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Above and Beyond was released on January 2, 1953 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Above and Beyond worth watching?
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Above and Beyond (1953) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Above and Beyond?
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Yes. The official Above and Beyond trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.