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Flight Nurse
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Flight Nurse

1953-11-15 · 90 min · ★ 6.0

War · Drama · Romance

In this war drama, set during the Korean War, an Air Force nurse gets involved in a love triangle on the front lines.

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Directors
Allan Dwan
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joan LeslieJoan LeslieLt. Polly Davis
Forrest TuckerForrest TuckerCapt. Bill Eaton
Arthur FranzArthur FranzCapt. Mike Barnes
Jeff DonnellJeff DonnellLt. Ann Phillips
Ben CooperBen CooperPfc. Marvin Judd
James HoldenJames HoldenSgt. Frank Swan
Kristine MillerKristine MillerLt. Kit Ramsey
Maria PalmerMaria PalmerCaptain Martha Ackerman
Dick SimmonsDick SimmonsTommy Metcalf
Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryDoctor
Robert ShayneRobert ShayneSurgeon
Carl SwitzerCarl SwitzerSoldier with Wounded Arm
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumInterrogation Officer
Leon TylerLeon TylerSoldier
Robert CrossonPatient (uncredited)
Sally FraserSally FraserBest Girl
Suzanne AlexanderSuzanne AlexanderMadonna (uncredited)
Sumner WilliamsPsycho (uncredited)
Gwenllian GillGwenllian GillBritish Nurse (uncredited)

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