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Toward the Unknown
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Toward the Unknown

1956-09-27 · 115 min · ★ 5.9

Drama · Romance

Tortured into a false confession while a POW in Korea, Major Lincoln Bond returns to active service as a test pilot. Determined to clear his name, Bond battles a hard-nosed base commander, prejudiced officers and his own insecurities.

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Directors
Mervyn LeRoy
Production companies
Toluca Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

William HoldenWilliam HoldenMaj. Lincoln Bond
Lloyd NolanLloyd NolanBrig. Gen. Bill Banner
Virginia LeithVirginia LeithConnie Mitchell
Charles McGrawCharles McGrawCol. 'Mickey' McKee
Murray HamiltonMurray HamiltonMaj. Bromo Lee
Paul FixPaul FixLt. Gen. Bryan Shelby
James GarnerJames GarnerLt. Col. Joe Craven
L.Q. JonesL.Q. Jones2nd Lt. Sweeney
Karen SteeleKaren SteelePolly Craven
Bartlett RobinsonBartlett RobinsonSen. Black
Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm AtterburyHank
Ralph MoodyRalph MoodyHarvey Gilbert
Maura MurphySarah McKee
Carol KellyCarol KellyDebbie

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