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Saturday Cinema: Task Force

on BBC Two England

starring Gary Cooper , Jane Wyatt
As Admiral Jonathan L. Scott leaves his ship for retirement, he recalls the struggle of the handful of Navy men in 1921 striving to promote the cause of carrier-1 launched aircraft. The struggle continues until the strategic importance of aircraft-carriers is fully realised when, after Pearl Harbor, they play an increasingly important part in the war against Japan.
Produced by JERRY WALD
Written and directed by DELMER DAVES . Films: page 13

Contributors

Unknown:
Gary Cooper
Unknown:
Jane Wyatt
Unknown:
Admiral Jonathan L. Scott
Produced By:
Jerry Wald
Directed By:
Delmer Daves
Jonathan L Scott:
Gary Cooper
Mary Morgan:
Jane Wyatt
McKinney:
Wayne Morris
Pete Richard:
Walter Brennan
Barbara McKinney:
Julie London
McCluskey:
Bruce Bennett
Reeves:
Jack Holt
Bentley:
Stanley Ridges
Dixie Rankin:
John Ridgely
Jack Southern:
Richard Rober
Senator Vincent:
Art Baker
Ames:
Moroni Olsen
Pilot:
Ray Montgomery
Timmy:
Harlan Warde

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