4.6 / 10(14 votes)IMDb19521h 23mUnited States of America

Flat Top

Drama Action War

Topics:#u.s. navy

Synopsis

A rock hard commander trains Navy Carrier Pilots during the Second World War

Top Cast

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Sterling Hayden

Commander Dan Collier

Richard Carlson

Lt. (j.g.) Joe Rodgers

William Phipps

Red Kelley

John Bromfield

Ens. Snakehips McKay

Keith Larsen

Ens. Barney Smith / Barney Oldfield

William Schallert

Ens. Longfellow

Phyllis Coates

Dorothy Collier

Dave Willock

Willie

Walter Coy

Air Group Commander

Todd Karns

Judge

William Tannen

Commander (uncredited)

James Best

Radio Operator

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 26, 1952

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Lesley Selander
Screenplay & Story: Steve Fisher
Original Score: Marlin Skiles
Original Title: Flat Top
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 23m
Production Studios: Monogram Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lesley Selander

Screenplay & Story

Steve Fisher

Original Score & Music

Marlin Skiles

Director of Photography

Harry Neumann

Film Editing

William Austin

Producers

Walter Mirisch

Department Leadership Roster

Lesley Selander

Director

Steve Fisher

Writer

Harry Neumann

Director of Photography

Walter Mirisch

Producer

William Austin

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flat Top

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Flat Top about?

A rock hard commander trains Navy Carrier Pilots during the Second World War

Who directed Flat Top?

Flat Top was directed by Lesley Selander.

Who stars in Flat Top?

The principal cast of Flat Top includes Sterling Hayden, Richard Carlson, William Phipps, John Bromfield, Keith Larsen.

When was Flat Top released and how long is it?

Flat Top was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

Who composed the musical score for Flat Top?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Flat Top was composed by Marlin Skiles.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Flat Top?

Flat Top holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).