Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.
James Cagney
Brian MacLean
Dennis Morgan
Johnny Dutton
Brenda Marshall
Emily Foster
Alan Hale
Tiny Murphy
George Tobias
Blimp Lebec
Reginald Gardiner
Scrounger Harris
W.A. Bishop
Himself
Reginald Denny
Commanding Officer
Russell Arms
Prentiss
Paul Cavanagh
Group Captain
Clem Bevans
Store-Teeth Morrison
J.M. Kerrigan
Foster
⭐ 8/10
It was a coincidence, this being Remembrance Day, that I threw on this selection from the James Cagney Signature Collection DVD boxed set, and it's weird that this Hollywood film came out as a tribute to the Royal Canadian Air Force. Really unique as a war film, and I loved Billy Bishop's cameo, in his full title, giving out 'wings' to those fortunate pilots who successfully passed RCAF training. Especially recommended for fans either of James Cagney or war films in general.
TMDB Review
Wow, you got to see this on Blu-ray, fantastic photography, crisp and the colors just pop out. The obvious question is where were the fighter escorts that should have met them at the end.
