Task Force
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Synopsis
After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Jonathan L. Scott
Jane Wyatt
Mary Morgan
Wayne Morris
McKinney
Walter Brennan
Pete Richard
Julie London
Barbara McKinney
Jack Holt
Captain Reeves
Stanley Ridges
Sen. Bentley
John Ridgely
Dixie Rankin
Richard Rober
Lt. Jack Southern
Art Baker
Sen. Vincent
Moroni Olsen
Adm. Ames
Ray Montgomery
Pilot
Harlan Warde
Timmy Kissell
Danny Kaye
Officer at the Dance (uncredited)
Mary Lawrence
Ruth Rankin (uncredited)
Rory Mallinson
Jerry Morgan (uncredited)
Edmond O'Brien
Radio Announcing Pearl Harbor Attack (voice) (uncredited)
Charles Sherlock
Capt. Wren (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 30, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Task Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Delmer Daves
Franz Waxman
Wilfrid M. Cline, Robert Burks
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Director
Delmer Daves
Writer
Jerry Wald
Producer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
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 Task Force
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Task Force about?
After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?
Who directed Task Force?
Task Force was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Task Force?
The principal cast of Task Force includes Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Wayne Morris, Walter Brennan, Julie London.
When was Task Force released and how long is it?
Task Force was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Task Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Task Force was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Task Force?
Task Force holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).