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The High and the Mighty is a 1954 American aviation disaster film, directed by William A. Wellman, and written by Ernest K. Gann, who also wrote the 1953 novel on which his screenplay was based. Filmed in WarnerColor and CinemaScope, the film's cast was headlined by John Wayne, who was also the project's co-producer.
- $1.47 million
A classic action-adventure film starring John Wayne as a co-pilot who saves a trans-Pacific flight from disaster. IMDb provides cast and crew details, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
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- Action, Adventure, Drama
- William A. Wellman
- 1954-07-03
Find out who starred in and worked on the classic aviation drama film The High and the Mighty, directed by William A. Wellman and based on a novel by Ernest K. Gann. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
On a flight from Hawaii to California, the engine dies on the plane Dan is flying. As he prepares for a crash landing, the passengers reassess their lives. The template for disaster movies with an...
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- John Wayne
- William A. Wellman
- Mystery & Thriller
A disaster movie with John Wayne as a co-pilot who saves a trans-Pacific flight from crashing. The movie features a cast of 1950s film stars and an Oscar-winning score.
Watch online the 1954 classic film The High and the Mighty, starring John Wayne as a veteran pilot facing a crisis in the air. Find out where to stream, rent, or buy the movie, and see the trailer, cast, and synopsis.
- 141 min
A classic drama about a commercial airliner with engine trouble and the lives of its passengers and crew. Watch the trailer, photos, and clips of this 1954 film starring John Wayne and Claire Trevor.
