Battle Taxi
“They called his outfit "sitting ducks" - but he made them avenging eagles!”
Synopsis
In the Korean war, the commander of an Air Rescue helicopter team must show a hot-shot former jet pilot how important helicopter rescue work is and turn him into a team player.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert L. Strock
- Screenplay & Story
- Malvin Wald
- Original Score
- Harry Sukman
- Original Title
- Battle Taxi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ivan Tors Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert L. Strock
Malvin Wald, Art Arthur
Harry Sukman
Lothrop B. Worth
Jodie Copelan
Ivan Tors, Art Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert L. Strock
Director
Jodie Copelan
Editor
Ivan Tors
Producer
Lothrop B. Worth
Director of Photography
Art Arthur
Producer
Harry Sukman
Original Music Composer
Malvin Wald
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Battle Taxi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Battle Taxi about?
In the Korean war, the commander of an Air Rescue helicopter team must show a hot-shot former jet pilot how important helicopter rescue work is and turn him into a team player.
Who directed Battle Taxi?
Battle Taxi was directed by Herbert L. Strock.
Who stars in Battle Taxi?
The principal cast of Battle Taxi includes Sterling Hayden, Arthur Franz, Marshall Thompson, Leo Needham, Jay Barney.
When was Battle Taxi released and how long is it?
Battle Taxi was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Battle Taxi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Battle Taxi was composed by Harry Sukman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Battle Taxi?
Battle Taxi holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).