The High and the Mighty
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19542h 27m5.9(85 votes)
AdventureDramaThriller
Synopsis
Dan Roman is a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments he finds himself on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight - one that takes a terrifying suspense-building turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean at the point of no retu…
The High and the Mighty (1954) is a adventure, drama, and thriller film directed by William A. Wellman. It stars John Wayne, Claire Trevor, and Laraine Day. The film runs for 2 hours 27 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 85 votes.
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Director
Cast
John Wayne
Dan Roman
Claire Trevor
May Holst
Laraine Day
Lydia Rice
Robert Stack
John Sullivan
Jan Sterling
Sally McKee
Phil Harris
Ed Joseph
Robert Newton
Gustave Pardee
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Who stars in The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty stars John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, and Robert Stack, and was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty has a runtime of 2 hours 27 minutes.
When did The High and the Mighty come out?
The High and the Mighty was released in 1954.
What genre is The High and the Mighty?
The High and the Mighty is a adventure, drama, and thriller film.
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The High and the Mighty holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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