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The McConnell Story

1955-09-29 · 106 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · War · History

Joe McConnell was sure that he was meant to be a pilot, but was stuck as a restless army private. It seemed that his ambition was blocked at every step.

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Directors
Gordon Douglas
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan LaddAlan LaddCapt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.
June AllysonJune AllysonPearl 'Butch' Brown
James WhitmoreJames WhitmoreSSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenSfc. Sykes
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyNewton Bass
Sarah SelbySarah SelbyMrs. Brown
Robert EllisRobert EllisBob Brown
Gregory WalcottGregory Walcott1st Military Policeman
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonMechanic
Cindy CarolCindy CarolPatty McConnell - ages 9-12
John LarchJohn LarchCy
John AlvinJohn AlvinJohnny
James DobsonLt. Roy Singer
Olin HowlandOlin HowlandSam
Perry LopezPerry LopezRed
Bill McLeanBilly
Kasey RogersKasey RogersClaire

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