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The Wild Blue Yonder (1951)

Movie ★ 7.0 98 min

War Drama

Wendell Corey and Forrest Tucker star as a pair of World War II Army Air Corps officers. In between their battles over the affections of a beautiful nurse, Corey and Tucker prepare to fly a bombing mission in the South Pacific. Before boarding their B29 Superfortress, Tucker appears to be chickening out, but he's steadfastly at his cockpit post at takeoff time.

Allan Dwan Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 5, 1951
Runtime
98 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0044216
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Themes

Cast

Wendell Corey Wendell Corey Capt. Harold Calvert Vera Ralston Vera Ralston Lt. Helen Landers Forrest Tucker Forrest Tucker Maj. Tom West Phil Harris Phil Harris Sgt. Hank Stack Walter Brennan Walter Brennan Maj. Gen. Wolfe William Ching William Ching Lt. Ted Cranshaw Ruth Donnelly Ruth Donnelly Maj. Ida Winton Harry Carey, Jr. Harry Carey, Jr. Sgt. Shaker Schuker Penny Edwards Penny Edwards Connie Hudson Wally Cassell Wally Cassell Sgt. Pulaski James Brown James Brown Sgt. Pop Davis Richard Erdman Richard Erdman Cpl. Frenchy Phillip Pine Phillip Pine Sgt. Tony Martin Kilburn Peanuts Jay Silverheels Jay Silverheels Benders Jack Kelly Jack Kelly Lt. Jessup Hall Bartlett Lt. Jorman William Witney William Witney Gen. Curtis E. LeMay

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wild Blue Yonder about?
Wendell Corey and Forrest Tucker star as a pair of World War II Army Air Corps officers. In between their battles over the affections of a beautiful nurse, Corey and Tucker prepare to fly a bombing mission in the South Pacific. Before boarding their B29 Superfortress, Tucker appears to be chickening out, but he's steadfastly at his cockpit post at takeoff time.
Who directed The Wild Blue Yonder?
The Wild Blue Yonder was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Wild Blue Yonder?
The Wild Blue Yonder stars Wendell Corey, Vera Ralston, Forrest Tucker, Phil Harris.
When was The Wild Blue Yonder released?
The Wild Blue Yonder is a 1951 war, drama film.
Where can I watch The Wild Blue Yonder?
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