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Original title: A Gathering of Eagles

19631963
SS
1h 55min

A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Drama Romance War

During the Cold War, Air Force Colonel Jim Caldwell shapes up his Strategic Air Command B-52 wing to pass a nuclear war readiness test.During the Cold War, Air Force Colonel Jim Caldwell shapes up his Strategic Air Command B-52 wing to pass a nuclear war readiness test.During the Cold War, Air Force Colonel Jim Caldwell shapes up his Strategic Air Command B-52 wing to pass a nuclear war readiness test.

Director
- Delbert Mann
Writers
- Robert Pirosh(screenplay)
- Sy Bartlett(story)
Stars

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total

A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Leora Dana and Mary Peach in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Rock Hudson and Mary Peach in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Rock Hudson in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Mary Peach in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Rod Taylor in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Rock Hudson in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Richard Anderson in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Rock Hudson in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Mary Peach in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Rock Hudson and Rod Taylor in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Rod Taylor in A Gathering of Eagles (1963)

Col. Jim Caldwellas Col. Jim Caldwell

Col. Hollis Farras Col. Hollis Farr

Victoria Caldwellas Victoria Caldwell

Col. Bill Fowleras Col. Bill Fowler

Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirbyas Gen. 'Happy Jack' Kirby

Col. Joe Garciaas Col. Joe Garcia

Mrs. Evelyn Fowleras Mrs. Evelyn Fowler

Sgt. Banningas Sgt. Banning

Richard Anderson

Col. Ralph Jostenas Col. Ralph Josten

Sgt. Kemleras Sgt. Kemler

Lt. Col. Galesas Lt. Col. Gales

Col. Morseas Col. Morse

Gen. Aymesas Gen. Aymes

Col. Torranceas Col. Torrance

Maj. Travisas Maj. Travis

Leighton. S.A.C. Observeras Leighton. S.A.C. Observer

Louise Fletcher

Mrs. Kemleras Mrs. Kemler

Lord Beresford, S.A.C. Observeras Lord Beresford, S.A.C. Observer

Director
- Delbert Mann
Writers
- Robert Pirosh(screenplay)
- Sy Bartlett(story)
All cast & crew
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Rock Hudson plays an Air Force Colonel who has just been re-assigned as a cold war B-52 commander who must shape up his men to pass a grueling inspection that the previous commander had failed, and had been fired for. He is also recently married, and as a tough commanding officer doing whatever he has to do to shape his men up, his wife sees a side to him that she hadn't seen before. —Roger Dearnaley <roger@paperart.com>

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Taglines
- THE HIGHER THEY FLY...THE FASTER THEY LIVE! THEY CAN'T SLOW UP EVEN FOR LOVE! (original print ad - all caps)
Genres
Certificate
- S
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
This was the final film former MGM costume designer Irene worked on. She committed suicide the fall of 1962 prior to the release of this film. Irene provided a very simple understated wardrobe for British actress Mary Peach in this film.

Goofs
In many scenes, officers are wearing hats and caps indoors. Air Force custom dictates that personnel will not wear headgear indoors, except when participating in ceremonies.

Quotes
Sgt. Banning: Well, sir, I used to be a pretty slow "walker" myself. I mean, you really had to build a fire under my tail to get me to move. Then one day, General Hewett dropped in to have a little talk with us. And he built one hell of a fire. Only this one wasn't under my tail - he built a fire inside of me.
Col. Jim Caldwell: Sergeant, if I'm reading you right, you think I'm building the wrong kind of fires around here.
Sgt. Banning: Sir, I'm sure you can judge that better than I can.

Connections
Edited into Columbo: Ratkaiseva ottelu (1972)

Soundtracks
The Sac Song
Words and Music by Tom Lehrer

Top review

10/10

Great flying scenes

I remember seeing this movie with my Dad when I was a boy, and later visiting Beale AFB to see the Thunderbirds perform. Much later, I saw it again and realized how true to life it must have been in the early 60's. You really get the feel of what it must have been like on alert during the height of the Cold War. The acting was above par, and the flying scenes are excellent. Any aviation or USAF buff should not miss this film.

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rlongwell
Jun 28, 2000

Release date
- January 31, 1964 (Finland)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- A Gathering of Eagles
Filming locations
- Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, California, USA
Production company
- Universal International Pictures (UI)
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Budget
- $3,346,500 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 55min
Color
- Color
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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