Fighter Squadron
“If it had wings, they'd fly it! If it had skirts they'd fight for it!”
Synopsis
During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.
Top Cast
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Edmond O'Brien
Maj. Ed Hardin
Robert Stack
Capt. Stuart L. Hamilton
John Rodney
Col. William 'Bill' Brickley
Tom D'Andrea
M / Sgt. James F. Dolan
Henry Hull
Brig. Gen. Mike McCready
James Holden
Lt. Tennessee Atkins
Walter Reed
Capt. Duke Chappell
Shepperd Strudwick
Brig. Gen. Mel Gilbert
Arthur Space
Maj. Sanford
Jack Larson
Lt. 'Shorty' Kirk
Bill McLean
Pvt. Wilbur
Mickey McCardle
Jacobs
Rock Hudson
Second Lieutenant (uncredited)
Lilian Bond
English Lady (uncredited)
Bill Cody Jr.
Private (uncredited)
Jean Fenwick
Lady Woodbine (uncredited)
Joe Gray
Flyer with Dice (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Cockney (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Seton I. Miller
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Fighter Squadron
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Seton I. Miller, Martin Rackin
Max Steiner
Wilfrid M. Cline, Sidney Hickox
Christian Nyby
Seton I. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Seton I. Miller
Screenplay
Raoul Walsh
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Christian Nyby
Editor
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Seton I. Miller
Producer
Martin Rackin
Writer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fighter Squadron
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fighter Squadron about?
During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.
Who directed Fighter Squadron?
Fighter Squadron was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Fighter Squadron?
The principal cast of Fighter Squadron includes Edmond O'Brien, Robert Stack, John Rodney, Tom D'Andrea, Henry Hull.
When was Fighter Squadron released and how long is it?
Fighter Squadron was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Fighter Squadron?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fighter Squadron was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fighter Squadron?
Fighter Squadron holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).