Task Force (1949): Cast & Plot
Task Force is a 1949 war drama directed by Delmer Daves, starring Gary Cooper as Jonathan L. Scott, Rory Mallinson and Jane Wyatt. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Task Force About?
The premise of Task Force without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After mastering carrier aviation in the 1920s, officer Jonathan Scott spends two decades championing naval air power, blocked by military and political red tape. Disillusioned, he even eyes a civilian job. World II finally lets him prove to Washington the decisive role of aircraft carriers, but effort exacts a personal cost on him and his comrades.
Task Force Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- u.s. navy
- naval officer
- military
- military aviation
- aircraft carrier
- 1920s
- victory in japan day
- oahu
- pearl harbor attack
- cowritten by director
- color element in black and white film
- san francisco bay area california
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- new york city harbor
- panama canal zone
- marriage
- newspaper publisher
- battle of okinawa
- war widow
- retirement ceremony
- nas north island san diego
- grounded pilot
- teaching
- military ball
- war nurse
- jet fly over
- pacific theater
- marriage proposal
- sailor
- kamikaze
- admiral
- senator
- u.s. capitol building
- pilot
- pacific theatre of world war two
- battle of midway
- aviation
- chain of command
- 1940s
- naval hospital
- honolulu hawaii
- hickam field
- christmas tree
- christmas carol
- military discharge
- archive footage
- washington d.c.
- explosion
- u.s. pacific fleet
- u.s. naval academy
- torpedo
Task Force Cast & Characters
Gary Cooper leads the cast as Jonathan L. Scott, with Rory Mallinson as Jerry Morgan (uncredited) and Jane Wyatt as Mary Morgan. Directed by Delmer Daves; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Delmer Daves
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Gary Cooper as Jonathan L. Scott - Rory Mallinson as Jerry Morgan (uncredited)
- Jane Wyatt as Mary Morgan
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Walter Brennan as Pete Richard
Also Starring in Task Force
· 16 more- Moroni Olsen Adm. Ames
- Jack Holt Captain Reeves
- Edmond O'Brien Radio Announcing Pearl Harbor Attack (voice) (uncredited)
- Art Baker Sen. Vincent
- Charles Sherlock Capt. Wren (uncredited)
- John Ridgely Dixie Rankin
- Charles Williams Luggage Salesman (uncredited)
- Kenneth Tobey Capt. Ken Willliamson (uncredited)
- Stanley Ridges Sen. Bentley
- Wayne Morris McKinney
- Harlan Warde Timmy Kissell
- Ray Montgomery Pilot
- Danny Kaye Officer at the Dance (uncredited)
- Richard Rober Lt. Jack Southern
- Julie London Barbara McKinney
- Mary Lawrence Ruth Rankin (uncredited)
Task Force Plot Summary
What happens in Task Force 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
From the moment Jonathan L. “Scotty” Scott graduates in 1917, he becomes a steadfast advocate for naval aviation and the strategic weight of aircraft carriers, a mission that spans nearly three decades—from 1921 to 1949. As a young naval aviator, he champions a forward-looking view of how air power can complement traditional sea control, a stance that sometimes puts him at odds with entrenched interests within the Navy and even Congress. His personal life becomes intertwined with Mary Morgan, the widow of a fellow flyer who died in a crash during a carrier takeoff aboard the USS Langley, adding a human dimension to a career defined by risk, innovation, and public scrutiny.
Full summary
The whole story of Task Force, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Task Force?
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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Who is the main naval aviator whose career drives the story?
Task Force Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Horisonten i flammer” and “Horisonten i flammor”.
- Also known as
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- Horisonten i flammer
- Horisonten i flammor
- Horizons en flammes
- Horizont in Flammen
- Puente de mando
- Horizontes en llamas
- Aquile del mare
- Sturm über dem Pazifik
- Спецотряд
- Horizonte em Chamas
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Task Force FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Task Force, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Task Force?
Task Force runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Task Force released?
Task Force was released on August 30, 1949.
Who directed Task Force?
Task Force was directed by Delmer Daves.
More films by Delmer Daves Who is in the cast of Task Force?
Task Force stars Gary Cooper as Jonathan L. Scott, Rory Mallinson as Jerry Morgan (uncredited) and Jane Wyatt as Mary Morgan, among 20 credited actors.
Does Task Force have a post-credit scene?
No. Task Force has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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