Twelve O'Clock High
Regissert av Henry King
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.
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- flavo4329. desember 2025Twelve O’Clock High is a film I’ve always found deeply impressive, and there’s a reason it’s still shown in military promotion and leadership training programs today. Watching it, I was struck by how effectively it explores different leadership styles under extreme pressure, using World War II bomber operations as its backdrop. Gregory Peck’s performance resonated with me, particularly in how his character balances authority, discipline, and compassion while facing relentless losses. What stood out most was the film’s focus on mental fatigue and moral strain rather than glorified combat. Based on a novel written by former airmen, it captures the psychological toll of bomber command in a way that feels authentic and timeless. The tension, exhaustion, and internal conflict experienced by both leaders and crews are palpable throughout. For me, Twelve O’Clock High isn’t just a war movie—it’s a powerful study of responsibility and command. It shows that leadership under stress comes at a cost, and that burden can be as heavy as the mission itself.
- Mister Arn14. mai 2025Great film that highlights the psychological toll of leading men in combat. I loved how they built the tension using the returning plane count.
Twelve O'Clock High-trivia
Twelve O'Clock High ble utgitt 21. desember 1949.
Twelve O'Clock High ble regissert av Henry King.
Twelve O'Clock High har en spilletid på 2t, 12m.
Twelve O'Clock High ble produsert av Darryl F. Zanuck.
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.
Hovedpersonene i Twelve O'Clock High er Brigadier General Frank Savage (Gregory Peck), Lieutenant Colonel Ben Gately (Hugh Marlowe), Colonel Keith Davenport (Gary Merrill).
Twelve O'Clock High har aldersgrensen Not Rated.
Twelve O'Clock High er en Action, War, Drama.
Twelve O'Clock High har en publikumsvurdering på 8.6 av 10.
Twelve O'Clock High har tjent USD 3,2 mill. på kino.