Battle Taxi

"They called his outfit "sitting ducks" - but he made them avenging eagles!"

Jan 1 1955 N/A 1h 22m
Drama, War

In the Korean war, the commander of an Air Rescue helicopter team must show a hot-shot former jet pilot how important helicopter rescue work is and turn him into a team player.

Plot

Capt. Russ Edwards commands a helicopter rescue unit that fly wounded soldiers out of battle areas and rescue pilots who have to ditch their aircraft. He has a problem with one of his men, former fighter pilot Lt. Pete Stacey, who takes unnecessary risks with his helicopter. Stacey is frustrated at having to fly helicopters pilots instead of jets and wants out. Helicopter pilots are in short supply however meaning he has no chance of being transferred. Under pressure from his squadron commander to reduce the number of helicopters out of commission for repairs, Edwards does his best to get Stacey on side. He eventually comes around.

Written by

Art Arthur, Malvin Wald

Directed by

Herbert L. Strock

Cast

Sterling Hayden, Arthur Franz, Marshall Thompson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Ivan Tors Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
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299
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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