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The McConnell Story

Play trailer Poster for The McConnell Story Released Sep 29, 1955 1h 47m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Joseph "Mac" McConnell Jr. (Alan Ladd) dreams of piloting airplanes, so much that he goes AWOL from an Army base to take flying lessons. When the military police go looking for him, Mac hitches a ride with Bob (Robert Ellis), a teenager who takes him home to meet the family, including Bob's sister, Pearl (June Allyson). Mac and Pearl eventually marry, but she worries whenever he sets foot in a plane -- especially when he's chosen as a test pilot for the new Sabre jet.

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Larry K. B Historical account of the 1st Top Gun “Maverick” without all the hotdogging! Highly recommend this movie based on the life of Mac McConnell with top stars of their time Alan Ladd and June Allyson. The McConnell story takes you through WWII to the Korean War. Mac ends up being a test pilot much like Chuck Yeager and helps usher in the jet age. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/27/24 Full Review Debra Ann P I liked the soft side of Alan Ladd as the war hero. The movie was very believable due to the fine acting of June and Alan. The script was well written and the photography was excellent. Debra Ann Petitan Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/27/24 Full Review Audience Member well crafted bio-pic of capt joe mcconnell Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A Jet-Age Pioneer Remembered Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Joseph "Mac" McConnell Jr. (Alan Ladd) dreams of piloting airplanes, so much that he goes AWOL from an Army base to take flying lessons. When the military police go looking for him, Mac hitches a ride with Bob (Robert Ellis), a teenager who takes him home to meet the family, including Bob's sister, Pearl (June Allyson). Mac and Pearl eventually marry, but she worries whenever he sets foot in a plane -- especially when he's chosen as a test pilot for the new Sabre jet.
Director
Gordon Douglas
Producer
Henry Blanke
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 1955, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 17, 2016
Runtime
1h 47m