The Command
“A Story Beyond Any Bigness the Screen Has Shown – The First Production from Warner Bros. in CinemaScope”
Synopsis
Once the commanding officer of a cavalry patrol is killed, the ranking officer who must take command is an army doctor.
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The Command - 1954 HD Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 13, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller, James Warner Bellah, Russell S. Hughes
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Samuel Fuller, James Warner Bellah, Russell S. Hughes
Dimitri Tiomkin
Wilfrid M. Cline
Irene Morra
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel Fuller
Writer
Russell S. Hughes
Writer
David Butler
Director
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Irene Morra
Editor
David Weisbart
Producer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Command
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Command about?
Once the commanding officer of a cavalry patrol is killed, the ranking officer who must take command is an army doctor.
Who directed The Command?
The Command was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in The Command?
The principal cast of The Command includes Guy Madison, Joan Weldon, James Whitmore, Carl Benton Reid, Harvey Lembeck.
When was The Command released and how long is it?
The Command was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Command?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Command was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The Command based on a book or true story?
The Command is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Warner Bellah".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Command?
The Command holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).