Strategic Air Command (1955): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Strategic Air Command is a 1955 war drama directed by Anthony Mann, starring James Stewart as Robert "Dutch" Holland, James Millican and June Allyson. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and History Vault, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strategic Air Command About?
The premise of Strategic Air Command without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Soar to New Heights of Adventure! Air Force reservist Lt. Col. Robert “Dutch” Holland is recalled into active duty at the peak of his professional baseball career.
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Where to Watch Strategic Air Command
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and History Vault, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Strategic Air Command Cast & Characters
James Stewart leads the cast as Robert "Dutch" Holland, with James Millican as Rusty Castle and June Allyson as Sally Holland. Directed by Anthony Mann; 15 actors are credited in all.
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Director Anthony Mann
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James Stewart as Robert "Dutch" Holland - James Millican as Rusty Castle
- June Allyson as Sally Holland
- Frank Lovejoy as Ennis Hawkes
Also Starring in Strategic Air Command
· 11 more- Harry Morgan Sergeant Bible
- Barry Sullivan Rocky Samford
- Bess Flowers Party Guest (uncredited)
- Jay C. Flippen Tom Doyle
- Strother Martin Airman
- Rosemary DeCamp Mrs. Thorne
- Bruce Bennett Gen. Espy
- Alex Nicol Ike Knowland
- John McKee Captain Symington
- Richard Shannon Flight Instructor Pilot
- Richard Lupino Lieutenant Controller
Strategic Air Command Plot Summary
What happens in Strategic Air Command from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
James Stewart as Robert “Dutch” Holland, a standout for the St. Louis Cardinals who also carries a reserve lieutenant colonel rank in the United States Air Force. The story follows his bid to balance a professional baseball future with a life dedicated to air power, set against the tense backdrop of early Cold War deterrence.
Full summary
The whole story of Strategic Air Command, scene by scene
Strategic Air Command Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Strategic Air Command.
How Well Do You Know Strategic Air Command?
10 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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Which actor portrays the baseball star turned Air Force officer Robert "Dutch" Holland?
Cars in Strategic Air Command
26 cars on screen, including the 1950 Buick Special and the 1950 Plymouth Special De Luxe.
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1947 Chevrolet Suburban Minor role -
1951 Chrysler New Yorker Minor role
Strategic Air Command Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “In geheimer Kommandosache” and “Aquile nell'infinito”.
- Also known as
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- In geheimer Kommandosache
- Aquile nell'infinito
- Comandos do Ar
- Acorazados del aire
- Стратегическое Авиационное Командование
- 戰略空軍
- 전략 공군 사령부
- 战略空军
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Strategic Air Command FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Strategic Air Command, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strategic Air Command?
Strategic Air Command runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Strategic Air Command released?
Strategic Air Command was released on July 12, 1955.
Who directed Strategic Air Command?
Strategic Air Command was directed by Anthony Mann.
More films by Anthony Mann Who is in the cast of Strategic Air Command?
Strategic Air Command stars James Stewart as Robert "Dutch" Holland, James Millican as Rusty Castle and June Allyson as Sally Holland, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Strategic Air Command?
In the US, Strategic Air Command is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, History Vault and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Strategic Air Command have a post-credit scene?
No. Strategic Air Command has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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