The McConnell Story (1955)

6.8/10 106 min Drama War History

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.

Cast

Alan Ladd

Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.

June Allyson

Pearl 'Butch' Brown

James Whitmore

SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman

Frank Faylen

Sfc. Sykes

Willis Bouchey

Newton Bass

Sarah Selby

Mrs. Brown

Robert Ellis

Bob Brown

Gregory Walcott

1st Military Policeman

Frank Ferguson

Mechanic

Cindy Carol

Patty McConnell - ages 9-12

John Larch

Cy

John Alvin

Johnny

Olin Howland

Sam

Perry Lopez

Red

Kasey Rogers

Claire

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