This gritty World War II action drama starring Gregory Peck, Oscar (R) winner Dean Jagger, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill & Millard Mitchell is seen as one of the most realistic portrayals of the heroics & perils of war. Convinced an Air Force commander is at the breaking point, Brigadier General Savage (Peck) takes over his struggling bomber group. At first resentful & rebellious, the flyers gradually change as Savage guides them to amazing feats. But the stress of command soon takes its toll