Twelve O'Clock High

"A story of twelve men as their women never knew them..."

Feb 13 1950 Approved 2h 12m
Drama, War

In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets.

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Plot

In this story of the early days of daylight bombing raids over Nazi Germany, General Frank Savage (Gregory Peck) must take command of a "hard luck" bomber group. Much of the story deals with his struggle to whip his group into a disciplined fighting unit in spite of heavy losses, and withering attacks by German fighters over their targets. Actual combat footage is used in this tense war drama.

Written by

Sy Bartlett, Beirne Lay Jr., Henry King

Directed by

Henry King

Cast

Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 5 wins & 3 nominations total

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