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Winged Victory

Released Dec 22, 1944 2h 10m War List
Tomatometer 2 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Pinky Scariano (Don Taylor) is an Ohio barber who, with his closest buddies, Alan (Mark Daniels) and Frankie (Lon McCallister), longs for the day he will be flying planes for the U.S. armed services. When the three friends finally do make it into flight school, they immediately befriend Irving (Edmond O'Brien) and Bobby (Barry Nelson). But the five men are ill-prepared for the rocky road ahead, and each must face his own unique battle in the journey to earn his stripes.

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Jack Karr Toronto Star Winged Victory is a vast and moving pageant, a fine salute to the men of the U.S.A.A.F. Apr 18, 2022 Full Review Fannie Hurst Modern Screen Alive, entertaining and skillfully conceived. Jun 15, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Of interest more for the cast, all the men were active duty personnel at the time, than the rather overly sentimental story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member one of the better WWII pics made during WWII Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Pinky Scariano (Don Taylor) is an Ohio barber who, with his closest buddies, Alan (Mark Daniels) and Frankie (Lon McCallister), longs for the day he will be flying planes for the U.S. armed services. When the three friends finally do make it into flight school, they immediately befriend Irving (Edmond O'Brien) and Bobby (Barry Nelson). But the five men are ill-prepared for the rocky road ahead, and each must face his own unique battle in the journey to earn his stripes.
Director
George Cukor
Producer
Darryl F Zanuck
Screenwriter
Moss Hart, Moss Hart
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 22, 1944, Wide
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
Mono