A Guy Named Joe
A guy—a gal—a pal—it’s swell!
1944 · 2h · PASSED
Drama, Fantasy, Romance, War
Directed by
Victor Fleming
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A Guy Named Joe
Overview
A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.
Director and cast
- Victor Fleming Director
- Spencer Tracy as Pete Sandidge
- Irene Dunne as Dorinda Durston
- Van Johnson as Ted Randall
- Ward Bond as Al Yackey
- James Gleason as 'Nails' Kilpatrick
- Lionel Barrymore as The General
- Barry Nelson as Dick Rumney
- Esther Williams as Ellen Bright
- Henry O'Neill as Col. Sykes
- Don DeFore Cast
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