The McConnell Story
A Stirring Salute to the Great American Spirit AND NOW a Stiring Tribute from a Great American
1955 · 1h 46m · Approved
Drama, History, War
Directed by
Gordon Douglas
Overview
Joe McConnell was sure that he was meant to be a pilot, but was stuck as a restless army private. It seemed that his ambition was blocked at every step.
Director and cast
- Gordon Douglas Director
- Alan Ladd as Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.
- June Allyson as Pearl 'Butch' Brown
- James Whitmore as SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman
- Frank Faylen as Sfc. Sykes
- Willis Bouchey as Newton Bass
- Sarah Selby as Mrs. Brown
- Robert Ellis as Bob Brown
- Gregory Walcott as 1st Military Policeman
- Frank Ferguson as Mechanic
- Cindy Carol as Patty McConnell - ages 9-12
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