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Features: DVD, Sensormatic
They were the terror of the sky, a small, daring band of American mercenaries soared into battle against the Japanese in defense of China's freedom. They were aces, adventurers and heroes, America's hottest fighter pilots-The Flying Tigers! Possessing unmatched skill and bravery, Jim Gordon (John Wayne), the Tiger's commander, is the top gun of China's skies. But he faces a bigger battle on the ground when his good friend Woody Jason is suspected of recklessly causing the death of a fellow pilot, and accused of stealing Jim's fiancŽe. Jim's fight to retain his respect for Woody while maintaining the solidarity of his pilots is an explosive battle of courage and heroism that lights up the sky with action!
"Good Wayne vehicle... Exciting dog-fight scenes." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Editor's Note
John Wayne is the leader of a squadron of American pilots-for-hire in China, pre-Pearl Harbor. The men are wildly outnumbered by the Japanese, and also deal with difficulties within their own ranks. Excellent air combat scenes, some taut military-court drama, and even a little romance between Wayne and a lovely British nurse.
Plot Summary
John Wayne is fightin' mad as the squadron leader of a group of American pilots-for-hire in World War II China. Not only are they wildly outnumbered by the Japanese, but they have plenty of problems within their own ranks. Things really heat up after the Duke's best friend gets a couple of pilots killed thanks to his pointless hotdogging. Wayne stands by his friend, helps the Chinese people, and manages to pitch a little woo with one of the British nurses on the scene; all in all, not a bad day's work.
| Features | Dolby Digital Mono | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Cast & Crew Bios |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Artisan |
| Release Date: 11/9/2004 |
| Running Time: 102 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1942 | | Catalog ID: 10998 | | UPC: 00017153109986 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: B&W |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1943) | | | Daniel J. Bloomberg, Howard Lydecker, Nominee, Best Effects, Special Effects | | | Victor Young, Nominee, Best Music, Scoring Of A Dramatic Or Comedy Picture | | | Daniel J. Bloomberg, Nominee, Best Sound, Recording |
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