Directed by Henry King
An Academy Award-winning war action film directed by Henry King. Winner of Best Supporting Actor, with 2 additional Oscar nominations including Best Picture.
◈ CrunchScore
Top 28%
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★ TMDB Audience Rating
7.2/10
162 ratings
In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets.
Matched by mood, pacing, and story
Fortress of War
2010
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Second-best Henry King film, behind The Gunfighter.
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