Twelve O'Clock High
"A story of twelve men as their women never knew them..."
Originally released in 1949. Twelve O'Clock High is a war/action film. directed by Henry King. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, and Gary Merrill
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
2h 12m
132 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (154 votes)
Box Office
$3.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gregory Peck
as Brigadier General Frank Savage
Hugh Marlowe
as Lieutenant Colonel Ben Gately
Gary Merrill
as Colonel Keith Davenport
Millard Mitchell
as Major General Patrick Pritchard
Dean Jagger
as Major / Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Stovall
Robert Arthur
as Sergeant McIllhenny
Paul Stewart
as Major "Doc" Kaiser (flight surgeon)
John Kellogg
as Major Cobb
Robert Patten
as Lieutenant Bishop
Lee MacGregor
as Lieutenant Zimmerman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $3,225,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twelve O'Clock High about?
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 di...
Who directed Twelve O'Clock High?
Twelve O'Clock High was directed by Henry King.
How long is Twelve O'Clock High?
Twelve O'Clock High has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
When was Twelve O'Clock High released?
Twelve O'Clock High was released on December 21, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twelve O'Clock High?
The main cast of Twelve O'Clock High includes Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell, Dean Jagger.
Is Twelve O'Clock High worth watching?
Twelve O'Clock High has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.