Wing and a Prayer
“THE MOST DANGEROUS MISSION IN THE WAR!”
Synopsis
An aircraft carrier is sent on a decoy mission around the Pacific, with orders to avoid combat, thus lulling Japanese alertness before the battle of Midway.
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Wing and a Prayer - Theatrical Release Trailer - 1944 Movie - USA
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-23
Top Cast
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Don Ameche
Bingo Harper
Dana Andrews
Edward Moulton
William Eythe
Hallam "Oscar" Scott
Charles Bickford
Captain Waddell
Cedric Hardwicke
Admiral
Kevin O'Shea
Charles "Cookie" Cunningham
Richard Jaeckel
Beezy Bessemer
Harry Morgan
Malcolm Brainard
Alice Faye
(archive footage)
Betty Grable
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Billy Gilbert
(archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerome Cady
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Wing and a Prayer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Jerome Cady
Hugo Friedhofer
Glen MacWilliams
J. Watson Webb Jr.
William A. Bacher, Walter Morosco
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Jerome Cady
Screenplay
William A. Bacher
Producer
Walter Morosco
Producer
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wing and a Prayer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wing and a Prayer about?
An aircraft carrier is sent on a decoy mission around the Pacific, with orders to avoid combat, thus lulling Japanese alertness before the battle of Midway.
Who directed Wing and a Prayer?
Wing and a Prayer was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Wing and a Prayer?
The principal cast of Wing and a Prayer includes Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Cedric Hardwicke.
When was Wing and a Prayer released and how long is it?
Wing and a Prayer was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Wing and a Prayer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wing and a Prayer was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wing and a Prayer?
Wing and a Prayer holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).