The High and the Mighty

The High and the Mighty (1954)

Approved 03 Jul 1954 • Action, Adventure, Drama • 2h 27m
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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 Oscar-winning score and a cast list that reads like a who's who of 1950s film.

Ernest K. Gann
Writer
John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 6 nominations total
Country: United States
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6.6

IMDb (6731 votes)
46%
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