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The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955)

NR ★ 6.8/10 100 min Drama, War United States English

Director: Otto Preminger

Screenplay by: Emmet Lavery, Milton Sperling
Story by: Emmet Lavery, Milton Sperling

Streaming: Not available

He defied the army and navy . . . and they gave him a Court Martial!

Description

A dramatization of the American general and his court martial for publically complaining about High Command's dismissal and neglect of the aerial fighting forces.

Top Cast

Gary Cooper Col. Billy Mitchell

Charles Bickford Gen. Jimmy Guthrie

Ralph Bellamy Congressman Frank R. Reid

Rod Steiger Maj. Allan Guillion

Elizabeth Montgomery Margaret Lansdowne

Fred Clark Col. Moreland

James Daly Lt. Col. Herbert White

Jack Lord Lt. Cmdr. Zachary 'Zack' Lansdowne