Task Force

Task Force

Director: Delmer Daves Cast: Franz Waxman
Franz Waxman
, Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper
, Jane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt
, Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan
Delmer Daves
Task Force

Task Force

Director: Delmer Daves Cast: Franz Waxman
Franz Waxman
, Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper
, Jane Wyatt
Jane Wyatt
, Walter Brennan
Walter Brennan
Delmer Daves

DVD (Full Frame)

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Overview

A U.S. Naval Officer fervently attempts to convince his superiors that their ships can be used as aircraft carriers. Gary Cooper stars as Jonathon L. Scott who proves his claim that it is indeed possible to land a plane on deck, but no action is taken by the military to deliver carriers. Jonathon then visits D.C and successfully lobbies for for his cause, meeting an old friend's widow, Mary Morgan (Jane Wyatt) during the stay. After losing his temper with a foreign diplomat, Jonathon is sent to Panama on a desk-punishment assignment, but after the Navy produces sufficient carriers, he is sent to serve on one. Sustaining an injury, he is transferred to a hospital where he and Wyatt grow closer and, when released, he marries her. The attack on Pearl Harbor prompts the Navy to assign Jonathon his own aircraft carrier which undergoes viscious treatment, but he diligently saves the ship and steers it back home where he receives recognition and vindication about his claims. Filmed mostly in black and white, Task Force features actual footage of WW II battle scenes.

Product Details

Release Date: 06/02/2009
UPC: 0883316167878
Original Release: 1949
Rating: NR
Source: Warner Archives
Presentation: [Full Frame]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 1:56:00
Sales rank: 19,574

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Gary Cooper Jonathan L. Scott
Jane Wyatt Mary Morgan
Walter Brennan Pete Richard
Wayne Morris McKinney
Julie London Barbara McKinney
Bruce Bennett McCluskey
Jack Holt Reeves
Stanley Ridges Bentley
John Ridgely Dixie Rankin
Richard Rober Jack Southern
Art Baker Sen. Vincent
Moroni Olsen Ames
Ray Montgomery Pilot
Dick Paxton Pilot
Harlan Warde Timmy
James Holden Tom Cooper
Rory Mallinson Jerry Morgan
John Gallaudet Jennings
Warren Douglas Winston
Charles Waldron Jr. Aide
Robert Rockwell Lt. Kelley
William Gould Mr. Secretary
Sally Corner Mrs. Secretary
Kenneth Tobey Capt. Williamson
Tetsu Komai Japanese Representative
Beal Wong Japanese Naval Attache
Laura Treadwell Mrs. Ames
Roscoe Behan Ames' Attache
Basil Ruysdael Admiral
Fred Clark Actor
Reed Howes Officer
Edwin Fowler Cmdr. Price
William Hudson Lt. Leenhouts
Mary Lawrence Ruth Rankin
John McGuire Supply Officer
Charles Sherlock Capt. Wren
Charles Williams Luggage Clerk
Brad Evans Midshipman
Gerard Waller Midshipman
Tommy Walker Lieutenant
Mal Merrihugh Jones
Mickey McCardle Lindsay
Paul MacWilliams Harrison
Alex Gerry Chairman
Joe Forte Presidential Representative

Technical Credits
Delmer Daves Director,Screenwriter
Jerry Wald Producer
Roy Davidson Special Effects
Edwin DuPar Special Effects
Charles Lang Sound/Sound Designer
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