Above and Beyond
“The love story behind the billion dollar secret!”
Synopsis
The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
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Above and BeyondOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-22
Top Cast
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Robert Taylor
Lt. Col Paul W. Tibbets
Eleanor Parker
Lucey Tibbets
James Whitmore
Maj. William M. Uanna
Larry Keating
Maj. Gen. Vernon C. Brent
Larry Gates
Capt. William Parsons
Marilyn Erskine
Marge Bratton
Stephen Dunne
Maj. Harry Bratton
Robert Burton
Gen. Samuel E. Roberts
Hayden Rorke
Dr. Ramsey
Lawrence Dobkin
Dr. Van Dyke
Jack Raine
Dr. Fiske
Jonathan Cott
Capt. Dutch van Kirk
Jeff Richards
Maj. Thomas Ferebee
John McKee
Sgt. Wyatt E. Duzenbury
Dick Simmons
Capt. Robert A. Lewis (Co-Pilot, Enola Gay)
Jim Backus
Gen. Curtis E. LeMay
Bess Flowers
Wife at Washington D.C. Airport
Lee MacGregor
Gen. Robert's Aide
Release History & Theatrical Window
Washington, D.C.
Festival / Special Debut
January 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
- Screenplay & Story
- Beirne Lay Jr., Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
- Original Title
- Above and Beyond
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Beirne Lay Jr., Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
Ray June
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Director
Norman Panama
Director
Beirne Lay Jr.
Writer
Norman Panama
Writer
Melvin Frank
Writer
Ray June
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Above and Beyond
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What is Above and Beyond about?
The story of Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Although unaware of the full potential of this new weapon, he knows that it can do tremendously more damage than any other weapon used before, and that the death toll resulting from it will be huge. He is reluctant to be the person who will end so many lives, but as time goes on, the pressure upon him only increase.
Who directed Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond was directed by Melvin Frank, Norman Panama.
Who stars in Above and Beyond?
The principal cast of Above and Beyond includes Robert Taylor, Eleanor Parker, James Whitmore, Larry Keating, Larry Gates.
When was Above and Beyond released and how long is it?
Above and Beyond was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).