The Big Lift
"From the Ruins came Hope and Despair"
Originally released in 1950. The Big Lift is a war/drama film. directed by George Seaton. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, and Cornell Borchers
Synopsis
The Berlin Air Lift from the point of view of two Air Force NCOs who navigate romance in a bombed out post WW2 Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Montgomery Clift
as Sgt. 1st Class Danny MacCullough
Paul Douglas
as MSgt. Henry "Hank" Kowalski
Cornell Borchers
as Frederica Burkhardt
Bruni Löbel
as Gerda
O.E. Hasse
as Stieber
Dante V. Morel
as Capt. Dante V. Morel
John R. Mason
as Capt. John R. Mason
Gail R. Plush
as Capt. Gail R. Plush
Mack Blevins
as Capt. Mack Blevins
William A. Stewart
as Capt. William A. Stewart
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Lift about?
The Berlin Air Lift from the point of view of two Air Force NCOs who navigate romance in a bombed out post WW2 Germany.
Who directed The Big Lift?
The Big Lift was directed by George Seaton.
How long is The Big Lift?
The Big Lift has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Big Lift released?
The Big Lift was released on April 26, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Lift?
The main cast of The Big Lift includes Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers, Bruni Löbel, O.E. Hasse.