Screaming Eagles (1956): Cast & Plot
Screaming Eagles is a 1956 war drama directed by Charles F. Haas, starring Robert Dix as Pvt. Peterson, Tom Tryon and Martin Milner. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Charles F. Haas
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bischoff-Diamond Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Screaming Eagles About?
The premise of Screaming Eagles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Tough as They Come! A group of young soldiers parachute into France in preparation for D-Day.
Screaming Eagles Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- year 1944
- world war two
- england
- d day
- normandy france
- machine gun
- grenade
- blindness
- radioman
- short wave radio
- translator
- prisoner
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- drop zone
- gunfight
- knife
- silent killings
- commando action
- bridge
- map
- insubordination
- camouflage
- discipline
- battle
- wounded soldier
- fog
- american
- cricket chirping
- paratrooper
- german
- soldier
- 1940s
- drunkenness
- scene during opening credits
- training
- problematic soldier
- machine guns
Screaming Eagles Cast & Characters
Robert Dix leads the cast as Pvt. Peterson, with Tom Tryon as Pvt. Mason and Martin Milner as Pvt. Corliss. Directed by Charles F. Haas; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles F. Haas
- Robert Dix as Pvt. Peterson
- Tom Tryon as Pvt. Mason
- Martin Milner as Pvt. Corliss
- Robert Roark as Pvt. Torren
Also Starring in Screaming Eagles
· 17 more- Edward G. Robinson Jr. Pvt. Smith
- Ralph Votrian Pvt. Talbot
- Nicky Blair Sgt. Eicher
- Pat Conway Sgt. Forrest
- Paul Burke Cpl. Dreef
- Jan Merlin Lt. Pauling
- Alvy Moore Pvt. Grimes
- Joe Di Reda Pvt. Dubrowski
- Paul Smith Pvt. Foley
- Werner Klingler German Radio Operator
- Robert Blake Pvt. Hernandez
- Mark Damon Johnson Pvt. Lambert
- Wayne Taylor Pvt. Nolan
- Robert Boon Hans Schacht
- Jacqueline Beer Marianne
- Peter Norman American Soldier
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- Robert Knapp Co-Pilot
More from Charles F. Haas
More films directed by Charles F. Haas: Platinum High School, Girls Town, The Big Operator and The Beat Generation.
Screaming Eagles Plot Summary
What happens in Screaming Eagles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Before the Normandy landings, new recruits Pvt. Mason Tom Tryon, Pvt. Corliss Martin Milner, and Pvt. Talbot Ralph Votrian are folded into the 1st Platoon, “D” Company, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. What starts as a test of nerve soon reveals fragility and stubborn pride. Mason runs afoul of key teammates, especially Sgt. Forrest [Pat Conway] and Cpl. Dreef [Paul Burke], and his drinking after a painful Dear John letter from his girlfriend deepens the tension. The platoon’s usual passes into town are canceled as they sit on standby for the invasion, confined to the barracks and waiting for a push that feels increasingly out of reach. When they return, the barracks lie in ruins, a brutal wake‑up call that everyone pretends isn’t Mason’s fault, even as the blame quietly shifts.
Full summary
The whole story of Screaming Eagles, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Screaming Eagles?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the designation of the parachute unit featured in the film?
Cars in Screaming Eagles
11 cars on screen, including the Dodge WC 51 and the 1942 Chevrolet G-7107.
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Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role
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Screaming Eagles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Screaming Eagles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Screaming Eagles?
Screaming Eagles runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Screaming Eagles released?
Screaming Eagles was released on May 27, 1956.
Who directed Screaming Eagles?
Screaming Eagles was directed by Charles F. Haas.
More films by Charles F. Haas Who is in the cast of Screaming Eagles?
Screaming Eagles stars Robert Dix as Pvt. Peterson, Tom Tryon as Pvt. Mason and Martin Milner as Pvt. Corliss, among 21 credited actors.
Does Screaming Eagles have a post-credit scene?
No. Screaming Eagles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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