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Dashing Gregory Peck stars as General Frank Savage, commander of the 8th Air Force during World War II. Loosely based on the true story of Major General Frank A. Armstrong, TWELVE O'CLOCK HIGH begins with Savage appearing to be a fearless fighter with almost no compassion for his men. Told in flashback from the perspective of .. Read more

Starring	Gregory Peck, Hugh Marlowe, Gary Merrill, Millard Mitchell
Director	Henry King
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama

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  A better American war film
  
  I am no fan of the usual 'blood and guts' American war films, so this one was a refreshing view of people and their reactions to situations. Gregory ... read more »
  
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  Bitter Bomber Battles
  
  An epic drama and a classic war movie in the best Hollywood tradition about the American 8th Air Force Bomber Group in England. It documents the physical & ... read more »
  
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  - 13 Mar 2009 at 10:34
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  Good oldie
  
  Husband liked this one and even though he remembered seeing it on the box more than once over the years, enjoyed it.
  
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  - Barmouth
  - 30 Nov 2008 at 19:42
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  Twelve O'Clock High
  
  I first saw this film years ago and knew I would always want to see it again. It did not disappoint. It is a stark portrayal of the necessities of war versus ... read more »
  
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  - 30 Aug 2008 at 13:21
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  Solid war drama
  
  Gregory Peck stars as the USAAF general who takes charge of a group of the first American fliers to be based in Britain in WW2. There are some familiar cliches ... read more »
  
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- - Boomerman
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  - Woodstock, UK
  - 26 Aug 2008 at 23:06
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  Leading Questions
  
  Great lessons in leadership - relevant to all walks of life, not only the military, and shown as part of our training half-a-century ago, Good black-and-white... read more »
  
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  - Eastbourne
  - 14 Jul 2008 at 17:56
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  Twelve O'Clock High
  
  Good war film. The supporting actors were better than Peck though.
  
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  - Hull
  - 05 Jun 2008 at 16:12
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  The best of its genre
  
  If the word had been coined at the time this would have been called 'faction', and very accurate it is too. The film follows a fictional USAAF bomber ... read more »
  
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  - 21 Apr 2007 at 20:35
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  High Flying Leadership
  
  This is one of my favourites that I have not seen for some while, but I am so glad that I watched it again.
  
  Two hours 'flew by' (Pun intended... read more »
  
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  Neither great nor poor, this film is redeemed by its performances, i.e. those of Gregory Peck and Dean Jagger. The story is pretty hack wartime stuff, which ... read more »
  
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  good film
  
  would have liked more action but still found it enjoyable
  
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  - 09 Dec 2005 at 14:03
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  A better American war film
  
  I am no fan of the usual 'blood and guts' American war films, so this one was a refreshing view of people and their reactions to situations. Gregory ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Nov 2005 at 16:37
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  War film fans only
  
  Not a bad film for it's time, 55 years old and it's begging for a re-make.
  
  This is a must for any war film fan.
  
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  - 09 Nov 2004 at 11:57
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  High Flying Leadership
  
  This is one of my favourites that I have not seen for some while, but I am so glad that I watched it again.
  
  Two hours 'flew by' (Pun intended... read more »
  
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  - 05 Feb 2007 at 17:15
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  Excellent Fi;lm
  
  Very accurate film. Local history 'Pinetrees' was in High Wycombe Bucks.
  
  Very good Acting.
  
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  - Bishan Near Marlow Bucks.
  - 07 Mar 2005 at 16:11
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  excellent
  
  Excellent black & white war movie you can smell the gasoline and cordite.
  
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  - Haverfordwest Pembrokeshire
  - 16 Sep 2005 at 20:59
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  High indeed
  
  One of the great war films, and one that curiously seems to get overlooked. One possible explanation for that is the film's low-key stance - it never shouts... read more »
  
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  - 07 Nov 2005 at 00:10
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  good film
  
  would have liked more action but still found it enjoyable
  
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  Neither great nor poor, this film is redeemed by its performances, i.e. those of Gregory Peck and Dean Jagger. The story is pretty hack wartime stuff, which ... read more »
  
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  The best of its genre
  
  If the word had been coined at the time this would have been called 'faction', and very accurate it is too. The film follows a fictional USAAF bomber ... read more »
  
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  - 21 Apr 2007 at 20:35
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  Twelve O'Clock High
  
  Good war film. The supporting actors were better than Peck though.
  
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- Twelve O'Clock High
  
  Dashing Gregory Peck stars as General Frank Savage, commander of the 8th Air Force during World War II. Loosely based on the true story of Major General Frank A. Armstrong, TWELVE O'CLOCK HIGH begins with Savage appearing to be a fearless fighter with almost no compassion for his men. Told in ...