I had read much about this movie, many good things about the air to air sequences and the feeling of "being there" and the shots of the B36 and the B47 are real, and totally convincing, however the other side of the story, that is to say the relationship between Stewart and his wife (June Allyson) is, as one reviewer wrote "hokey" - yes, indeed, hokey to the max (IMNSHO). But I guess that not everyone is an airplane nut, and you really have to satisfy everybody, particularly those paying the $$$$$. Looking back and noticing when this masterpiece was made (1955) makes me realize "...of course, one could not expect any thing else!" Nice job, and worthy of all the accolades!
Review of Strategic Air Command
Strategic Air Command
(1955)
Great air sequences, but, er, um, well...
28 May 2023
Warning: Spoilers