The High and the Mighty

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19542h 27m5.9(90 votes)

AdventureDrama

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 that takes a terrifying turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean after the point of no return.

The High and the Mighty (1954) is a adventure and drama 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 90 votes.

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Director

William A. Wellman

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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Frequently Asked Questions About The High and the Mighty

Where can I watch The High and the Mighty?

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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 and drama film.

Is The High and the Mighty worth watching?

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.