Task Force (1949)
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- Approved
- 1h 56min
- Drama, War
- 10 Feb 1950 (Mexico)
- Movie
As he is retiring, Jonathan L. Scott "Scotty" reminisces about his long Navy career and the development of the role of the aircraft carrier from the early 20s.
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Cast verified as complete
| Gary Cooper | ... |
Jonathan L. Scott
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| Jane Wyatt | ... |
Mary Morgan
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| Wayne Morris | ... |
McKinney
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| Walter Brennan | ... |
Pete Richard
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| Julie London | ... |
Barbara McKinney
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| Bruce Bennett | ... |
McCluskey
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| Jack Holt | ... |
Captain Reeves
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| Stanley Ridges | ... |
Sen. Bentley
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| John Ridgely | ... |
Dixie Rankin
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| Richard Rober | ... |
Lt. Jack Southern
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| Art Baker | ... |
Sen. Vincent
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| Moroni Olsen | ... |
Adm. Ames
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| Ray Montgomery | ... |
Pilot
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| Harlan Warde | ... |
Timmy Kissell
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Joel Allen | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Roger Anderson | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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| Gregg Barton | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Roscoe J. Behan | ... |
Ames' Attache (uncredited)
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Raymond Bond | ... |
Admiral (uncredited)
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Sally Corner | ... |
Mrs. Secretary (uncredited)
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| Warren Douglas | ... |
Winston - CIC Officer (uncredited)
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Joseph Forte | ... |
Presidential Representative (uncredited)
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Edwin Fowler | ... |
Cmdr. Price (uncredited)
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| John Gallaudet | ... |
Cmdr. Rand Jennings (uncredited)
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| Alex Gerry | ... |
Chairman (uncredited)
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| William Gould | ... |
Mr. Secretary (uncredited)
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Louis Guevara | ... |
Telegram Man (uncredited)
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James Holden | ... |
Tommy Cooper (uncredited)
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| Reed Howes | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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| William Hudson | ... |
Lt. Leenhouts (uncredited)
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| Frank Jaquet | ... |
Cullinan (uncredited)
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Stan Johnson | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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| Danny Kaye | ... |
Officer at the Dance (uncredited)
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| Douglas Kennedy | ... |
Ship's Radio (uncredited) (voice)
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Tetsu Komai | ... |
Japanese Representative (uncredited)
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| Mary Lawrence | ... |
Ruth Rankin (uncredited)
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| Rory Mallinson | ... |
Jerry Morgan (uncredited)
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Lou Marcelle | ... |
Trailer Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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Fred Marlow | ... |
German Representative (uncredited)
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Mickey McCardle | ... |
Lindsay (uncredited)
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| John McGuire | ... |
Supply Officer (uncredited)
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John McKee | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Paul McWilliams | ... |
Harrison (uncredited)
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Mal Merrihugh | ... |
Jones (uncredited)
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| Edmond O'Brien | ... |
Radio Announcing Pearl Harbor Attack (uncredited) (voice)
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Peter Ortiz | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Dick Paxton | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Allan Ray | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Larry Rio | ... |
Talker (uncredited)
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| Robert Rockwell | ... |
Lt. Kelly (uncredited)
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| Basil Ruysdael | ... |
Admiral at Annapolis (uncredited)
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| Robert Seiter | ... |
Plotter (uncredited)
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Jack Shea | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Capt. Wren (uncredited)
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Joe P. Smith | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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Jack Sterling | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Tobey | ... |
Capt. Ken Willliamson (uncredited)
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Laura Treadwell | ... |
Mrs. Ames (uncredited)
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Charles Waldron Jr. | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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Tommy Walker | ... |
Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Gerard Waller | ... |
Midshipman (uncredited)
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Charles Williams | ... |
Luggage Salesman (uncredited)
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Beal Wong | ... |
Japanese Naval Attache (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Delmer Daves | ||
Written by
| Delmer Daves | ... | (written by) |
| Ranald MacDougall | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Jerry Wald | ... | producer |
Music by
| Franz Waxman | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Burks | ... | director of photography |
| Wilfrid M. Cline | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Alan Crosland Jr. | ||
Editorial Department
| William Fritzsche | ... | associate color director: Technicolor |
| Natalie Kalmus | ... | color director: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Leo K. Kuter | ||
Set Decoration by
| George James Hopkins | ||
Makeup Department
| Perc Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Eric Stacey | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Kissell | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Robert B. Greene | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| John More | ... | props (uncredited) |
| Lyle B. Reifsnider | ... | assistant props (uncredited) |
| William Wallace | ... | assistant props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Charles Lang | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Roy Davidson | ... | special effects director |
| Edwin B. DuPar | ... | special effects (as Edwin DuPar) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Earl Ellwood | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| W. Howard Greene | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Cliff Heard | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Mumaw | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Harold Noyes | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Charles O'Bannon | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Richard L. Rawlings | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| William Schurr | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Leonard J. South | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jack Woods | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Leah Rhodes | ... | wardrobe |
| Roy Dumont | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Ralph Hibbs | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Ted Kring | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Roe Ramsay | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leonid Raab | ... | orchestrator |
Additional Crew
| James Dyer | ... | technical advisor (as Captain James Dyer U.S.N. Ret.) |
| S.G. Mitchell | ... | technical advisor (as Captain S.G. Mitchell U.S.N.) |
| George Hoagland | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Bert Kennedy | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Ted Mapes | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
| Anthony Redondo | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Dominant Pictures Corporation (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release) (B&W)
- Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) (World-wide) (tv)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- United States Navy (grateful thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
On the day of his retirement, Rear Admiral Jonathan L. Scott reflects on his role in introducing aircraft carriers to the U.S. Navy. After World War I, there was a general downsizing of the military. There were only limited opportunities to create a carrier-bound air capability. The aircraft were not designed specifically for landing on a flat top and several deaths occur during training. Over the years however, Scott is one of several men who pursue their dream of aircraft carriers and aircraft specifically designed for that purpose. Their worth is proved in World War II at the Battle of Midway and throughout the war. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | Nothing ever like it ! Nothing you ever liked more ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Wayne Morris who portrayed Lt.McKinney was the only actor in the cast who had actual combat experience as a carrier pilot in WWII. As a fighter pilot, Morris shot down seven enemy planes and contributed to the sinking of five enemy ships. He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Air Medals. He was the only combat "ace" of all the Hollywood actors who went to war. See more » |
| Goofs | During the attack sequence on the Japanese carriers at Midway, the film shows the dive bombers striking first. Actually, it was the torpedo bombers that attacked first. This was caused by missed communications between the torpedo planes and the fighter cover. It was supposed to be a coordinated high-low attack. Almost every torpedo plane was shot down. No torpedoes made hits. While a tragic accident, the torpedo planes drew the Japanese fighter cover down to wave top height. When the U.S. fighters and dive bombers arrived there were very few Japanese fighters to intercept them. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from December 7th (1943). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Tea for Two See more » |
| Quotes |
Jonathan L. Scott:
Turn that record over. McCluskey: You can't get a girl out of your mind by turning a record over. See more » |