Review of The High and the Mighty (1954) by Kevin S — 01 Jan 2008
Long before "Airport" (1970) ushered in a long line of airline disaster movies, there was "The High and the Mighty". This 1954 film features Robert Stack as a pilot trying to make San Francisco with a disabled plane and forty frightened passengers.
John Wayne is the veteran co-pilot and the voice of reason on what may be their last flight. According to the DVD commentary, Spencer Tracey was originally signed to play Wayne's role but bowed out at the last minute.
Lucky for us Duke fans that he did because John Wayne turned in what may be his most understated and under appreciated performance ever.
This review of The High and the Mighty (1954) was written by Kevin S on 01 Jan 2008.
The High and the Mighty has generally received positive reviews.
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