Twelve O'Clock High (DVD, 2004)

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Starring actors such as Robert Arthur, Paul Stewart, and Gregory Peck, this DVD is a must-have for any film collector.

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A group of American bomber pilots stationed in Britain during the War have cracked under the ever increasing pressure. A brigadier sent to take command is mistrusted at first, but soon earns their respect.

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ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck
EAN5039036009027
eBay Product ID (ePID)3954008

Product Key Features

Film/TV TitleTwelve O'clock High
ActorRobert Arthur, Paul Stewart, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe, Dean Jagger, Millard Mitchell, Gregory Peck
DirectorHenry King
Subtitle LanguageCroatian\Czech\Danish\English\Finnish\Greek\Hebrew\Hungarian\Norwegian\Polish\Portuguese\Swedish\Turkish
FormatDVD
Release Year2004
LanguageEnglish
FeaturesBlack & White, Scene Access\Interactive Menus, Closed Caption, With Subtitles
Aspect Ratio1.33 Full Screen
GenreWar
Run Time126 Mins

Additional Product Features

CertificateU
Number of Discs1
Director of PhotographyLeon Shamroy
Production DesignerMaurice Ransford, Lyle Wheeler
ReviewsEntertainment Weekly - "...Peck commands this hardheaded depiction..." -- Rating: B+
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
Additional InformationDashing Gregory Peck stars as General Frank Savage, commander of the 8th Air Force during World War II. Loosely based on the true story of Major General Frank A. Armstrong, TWELVE O'CLOCK HIGH begins with Savage appearing to be a fearless fighter with almost no compassion for his men. Told in flashback from the perspective of Major Harvey Stovall (Dean Jagger), the story unfolds as Savage takes over Stovall's Bomb Group in 1942. The company has suffered numerous losses, morale is at an all-time low, and the tired pilots and their crews are immediately antagonised by Savage's obsession with discipline, leaving Savage and Stovall with the onerous task of rebuilding the pride of a fighting force that despises its leader. Jagger received an Oscar for his efforts, but the real star is Peck, exhibiting a vast repertoire to portray a complicated character. Using actual combat footage from both American and German cameras, director Henry King creates an environment in which bravery and heroism count but war itself is anything but romantic.
Movie/TV TitleTwelve O'Clock High
ComposerAlfred Newman
Sound sourceDolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
ScreenwriterBeirne Lay, Sy Bartlett
Format DescriptionDVD 9
EditorBarbara McLean

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  • Brilliant Film of Courage and Conviction in WW2

    It tells the story of an American bomber base in East Anglia in WW2 and the fears faced by very young American aircrew who face the German Air force in boming Germany. Its a story of courage and conviction in the face of death

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  • Excellent value and a gripping real life story

    I was keen to see the film after visiting Lavenham during a 1940s weekend, where much was made about the American pilots stationed there in WW2. The film was highly recommended there and lived up to expectations, especially with the archive footage of air battles over Britain. One gained greater understanding of the immense pressure upon the pilots having to repeat so many terrifying missions, with frequent loss of their comrades The characters were believable and not over- acted.

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  • American Air Force bombing Germany from a base in England.

    First watched it at Fire Service College, when it was used as an example of leadership. Filmed in b&w, it is a fine example of the time.

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  • Sums up the action

    A great action movie

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  • Very good effects. Understandably predic...

    Very good effects. Understandably predictable story

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  • 12 o’clock high

    Great film great service

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  • Ideal viewing

    Fit for Purpose

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  • Good quality.

    Classic war film which will be watched over and over.

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  • Amazing great

    Amazing great

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