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Task Force (1949)
Director: Delmer Daves
Cast: Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Wayne Morris, Walter Brennan
Runtime116 min
RatingNR
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After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?
Critical Reception & Ratings
Task Force is a 1949 drama, romance, and war film directed by Delmer Daves. While not as well-known as some other World War II films, it has received positive reviews from critics for its depiction of the development of naval aviation. The film has not won any major awards, but has an IMDb rating of 7.1 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 67%, indicating generally positive audience reception.
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Fans of classic war dramas and Gary Cooper's renowned acting will appreciate the historical depth and emotional nuance of this 1949 film directed by Delmer Daves, which chronicles the critical role of naval aviation in World War II.
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Task Force is a 1949 American war film about the development of U.S. aircraft carriers from USS Langley (CV-1) to USS Franklin (CV-13). Although Robert Montgomery was originally considered for the leading role, the film stars Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Walter Brennan, Wayne Morris, Julie London and Jack Holt. Task Force was the only film Gary Cooper and Jane Wyatt made together, and was the last of the eight films Cooper and Walter Brennan made together.
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