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A Guy Named Joe
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A Guy Named Joe

1944-02-25 · 120 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Romance · War · Fantasy

A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.

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Directors
Victor Fleming
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,627,000
Revenue
USD 5,363,000

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyPete Sandidge
Irene DunneIrene DunneDorinda Durston
Van JohnsonVan JohnsonTed Randall
Ward BondWard BondAl Yackey
James GleasonJames Gleason“Nails” Kilpatrick
Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreThe General
Barry NelsonBarry NelsonDick Rumney
Esther WilliamsEsther WilliamsEllen Bright
Henry O'NeillHenry O'NeillCol. Sykes
Don DeForeDon DeForeJames J. Rourke
Charles SmithCharles SmithSanderson
Addison RichardsAddison RichardsMaj. Corbett
Irving BaconIrving BaconCpl. Henderson (uncredited)
Eve WhitneyEve WhitneyRourke’s girlfriend (uncredited)
Kirk AlynKirk AlynOfficer in Heaven (uncredited)
Bill ArthurCadet (uncredited)
Martin AsheMartin AsheSergeant in Chinese Restaurant (uncredited)
George AtkinsonWaiter (uncredited)
Dora BakerCharwoman (uncredited)
Steve BarclaySteve BarclayFlier (uncredited)

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