Slattery's Hurricane
“The storm centre of thrills!”
Synopsis
A pilot wants a life of ease, flying for drug smugglers and looking the other way until his conscience is tweaked by a woman he has misused. The story unfolds in flashbacks as the pilot battles the storm and recalls his failures, including a love affair with the wife of his best friend.
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Slattery's Hurricane - 1949 HD Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-04
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Lt. Willard Francis Slattery
Linda Darnell
Mrs. Aggie Hobson
Veronica Lake
Dolores Grieves
John Russell
Lt. F.A. 'Hobbie' Hobson
Gary Merrill
Cmdr E.T. Kramer
Walter Kingsford
R.J. Milne
Raymond Greenleaf
Adm. William F. Ollenby
Stanley Waxman
Frank
Joe De Santis
Gregory (as Joseph De Santis)
Tom Coleman
Bartender (uncredited)
John Davidson
Maitre D' (uncredited)
Ted Jordan
Radarman (uncredited)
Robert Patten
Lieutenant at Desk (uncredited)
Gene Reynolds
Control Tower Operator (uncredited)
Dick Wessel
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André de Toth
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Murphy
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Slattery's Hurricane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André de Toth
Richard Murphy, Herman Wouk
Cyril J. Mockridge
Charles G. Clarke
Robert L. Simpson
William Perlberg, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
André de Toth
Director
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Richard Murphy
Screenplay
William Perlberg
Producer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
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 Slattery's Hurricane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slattery's Hurricane about?
A pilot wants a life of ease, flying for drug smugglers and looking the other way until his conscience is tweaked by a woman he has misused. The story unfolds in flashbacks as the pilot battles the storm and recalls his failures, including a love affair with the wife of his best friend.
Who directed Slattery's Hurricane?
Slattery's Hurricane was directed by André de Toth.
Who stars in Slattery's Hurricane?
The principal cast of Slattery's Hurricane includes Richard Widmark, Linda Darnell, Veronica Lake, John Russell, Gary Merrill.
When was Slattery's Hurricane released and how long is it?
Slattery's Hurricane was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Slattery's Hurricane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Slattery's Hurricane was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Slattery's Hurricane based on a book or true story?
Slattery's Hurricane is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Herman Wouk".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Slattery's Hurricane?
Slattery's Hurricane holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).