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The McConnell Story (1955)

A Stirring Salute to the Great American Spirit AND NOW a Stiring Tribute from a Great American

Genre : Drama, War, History

Runtime : 1H 46M

Director : Gordon Douglas
Writer : Ted Sherdeman, Sam Rolfe

Synopsis

Joe McConnell was sure that he was meant to be a pilot, but was stuck as a restless army private. It seemed that his ambition was blocked at every step.

Actors

Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.
June Allyson
June Allyson
Pearl 'Butch' Brown
James Whitmore
James Whitmore
SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman
Frank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Sfc. Sykes
Willis Bouchey
Willis Bouchey
Newton Bass
Sarah Selby
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Brown
Robert Ellis
Robert Ellis
Bob Brown
Gregory Walcott
Gregory Walcott
1st Military Policeman
Frank Ferguson
Frank Ferguson
Mechanic
Cindy Carol
Cindy Carol
Patty McConnell - ages 9-12

Crews

Gordon Douglas
Gordon Douglas
Director
Ted Sherdeman
Ted Sherdeman
Screenplay
Sam Rolfe
Sam Rolfe
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography

Trailers and other movies

The McConnell Story (Original Theatrical Trailer)

Posters and backgrounds

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