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A Gathering of Eagles

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Col. Caldwell (Rock Hudson) is assigned to shape up a U.S. Air Force base, and he quickly develops a reputation as a stern taskmaster. He instigates the early retirement of squadron commander Col. Fowler (Barry Sullivan) and critiques the professionalism of his second-in-command, Col. Farr (Rod Taylor). Caldwell's wife, Victoria (Mary Peach), joins him at the base, but his devotion to this new post brings out a tough side of his personality that scares her and puts a strain on their marriage.

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Sergio Benítez Espinof Not even the presence of Hudson and Taylor serves as justification for enduring the endless length of the film. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 4, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com The main rewards of seeing Delbert Mann's mediocre drama are Rock Hudson decently playing an unsympathetic part and the Oscar-nominated sound effects. Rated: B- Apr 18, 2012 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It's as dull and routine as it sounds, and only occasionally soars. Rated: C+ Feb 4, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Fairly average. Decent enough plot, but labours its point and generally pulls its punches. While trying to come across as a tough expose of the US Air Force, lacked grittiness. Solid acting. Rock Hudson puts in a good performance in the lead role. Some great footage of B-52s, beautiful beasts of the air. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review ashley h Almost a recruiting poster for US Air Force Strategic Air Command, this movie highlights the dedication shown by men and women who kept America's nuclear deterrent on 24/7 alert for several decades during the Cold War. A sub-plot highlighting personal toll such vigilance exacts is less effective, but parade of character actors supporting Rock Hudson is impressive, including Rod Taylor, Henry Silva, Kevin McCarthy, Barry Sullivan and Robert Lansing -- unfamiliar names, but familiar faces to movie fans. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Col. Caldwell (Rock Hudson) is assigned to shape up a U.S. Air Force base, and he quickly develops a reputation as a stern taskmaster. He instigates the early retirement of squadron commander Col. Fowler (Barry Sullivan) and critiques the professionalism of his second-in-command, Col. Farr (Rod Taylor). Caldwell's wife, Victoria (Mary Peach), joins him at the base, but his devotion to this new post brings out a tough side of his personality that scares her and puts a strain on their marriage.
Director
Delbert Mann
Producer
Sy Bartlett
Screenwriter
Robert Pirosh
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 30, 2015
Runtime
1h 55m