The McConnell Story (1955): Cast & Plot
The McConnell Story is a 1955 war drama directed by Gordon Douglas, starring Alan Ladd as Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr., Robert Ellis and Sarah Selby. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The McConnell Story About?
The premise of The McConnell Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A stirring salute to the great American spirit, this tribute follows Joe McConnell, who believed he was destined to become a pilot yet remains a restless army private. Constantly thwarted, his ambition is blocked at every turn, highlighting his determination to overcome obstacles.
The McConnell Story Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- surname in title
- the white house washington d.c.
- worrying
- male female relationship
- husband wife relationship
- brother sister relationship
- mother son relationship
- u.s. air force
- missing man formation
- u.s. air force pilot
- triple jet ace
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- record holder
- korean war ace
- distinguished service cross
- silver star the medal
- apple valley california
- mig 15 soviet fighter jet
- air force captain
- reference to the president of the united states
- july 4th fireworks
- jet crash
- husband killed in a plane crash
- lie
- jealousy
- washington d.c.
- united states of america
- war fighter
- fighter pilot
- pilot
- husband
- wife
- film dedication
- jumping out of a plane
- army private
- army lieutenant
- south korea
- test pilot
- korean war
- tragic ending
- death of title character
- death of protagonist
- sonic boom
- jeep
- air force base
- death of husband
- new house
- best friend
- airplane crash
- jet fighter pilot
The McConnell Story Cast & Characters
Alan Ladd leads the cast as Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr., with Robert Ellis as Bob Brown and Sarah Selby as Mrs. Brown. Directed by Gordon Douglas; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gordon Douglas
- Alan Ladd as Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.
- Robert Ellis as Bob Brown
- Sarah Selby as Mrs. Brown
- Bill McLean as Billy
Also Starring in The McConnell Story
· 13 more- June Allyson Pearl 'Butch' Brown
- Frank Faylen Sfc. Sykes
- James Whitmore SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman
- Olin Howland Sam
- Willis Bouchey Newton Bass
- Frank Ferguson Mechanic
- John Alvin Johnny
- John Larch Cy
- Perry Lopez Red
- Gregory Walcott 1st Military Policeman
- Kasey Rogers Claire
- James Dobson Lt. Roy Singer
- Cindy Carol Patty McConnell - ages 9-12
The McConnell Story Plot Summary
What happens in The McConnell Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Joseph ‘Mac’ McConnell, Jr. [Alan Ladd] is a private in the Army medical corps near Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in 1941, but his real itch is the sky. He dreams of becoming a pilot and even slips away from duty to take private flight lessons, chasing the memory of what he could be while the world edges toward war. On a training flight, the aircraft he’s piloting attracts attention from military police, and to avoid arrest he makes a daring move, parachuting out and grabbing a ride with Bob Brown [Robert Ellis], a teenager whose household will become a second home to him. Bob wheels Mac back to his place, where he meets Mrs.
Full summary
The whole story of The McConnell Story, scene by scene
The McConnell Story Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The McConnell Story.
How Well Do You Know The McConnell Story?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What branch of the military does Mac McConnell initially serve in?
Cars in The McConnell Story
20 cars on screen, including the 1926 Ford Model T and the 1952 Mercury Custom.
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1926 Ford Model T Main role -
1952 Mercury Custom Important role -
Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role -
Willys MB 'Jeep' Important role
The McConnell Story Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Wolkenstürmer” and “Voando para o Além”.
- Also known as
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- Wolkenstürmer
- Voando para o Além
- Tigereskadrillen
- Tigres en el cielo
- Pilvien tiikerit
- Le tigre du ciel
- Tiger in the Sky
- O sminarhos Tyfon
- Una tigre in cielo
- Un Tigre en el Cielo
- Suprema Ambição
- Povestea lui McConnell
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- Rymdens tigrar
- El tigre del cielo
- Starfighter Tiger
- 麦康尼将军
- 창공에 지다
Seen The McConnell Story?
Movies Like The McConnell Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Big Jim McLain, The McMasters and McBain.
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Big Jim McLain 1952 -
The McMasters 1970 -
McBain 1991 -
Cahill: United States Marshal 1973 -
Amazing Grace and Chuck 1987 -
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell 1955 -
John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls 2018 -
Shenandoah 1965 -
Joe Smith, American 1942 -
Flight Command 1940 -
Faith of My Fathers 2005 -
The Flying Missile 1950
The McConnell Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The McConnell Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The McConnell Story?
The McConnell Story runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The McConnell Story released?
The McConnell Story was released on September 29, 1955.
Who directed The McConnell Story?
The McConnell Story was directed by Gordon Douglas.
More films by Gordon Douglas Who is in the cast of The McConnell Story?
The McConnell Story stars Alan Ladd as Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr., Robert Ellis as Bob Brown and Sarah Selby as Mrs. Brown, among 17 credited actors.
Does The McConnell Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The McConnell Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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