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Command Decision

General Dennis of the US Force in England in World War II finds that he must order his planes deeper and deeper into Germany to prevent the production of military jet planes that will turn the tide of battle to the Germans. He must fight congressmen, and his own chain of command to win the political battle before he can send his planes out. His problem is complicated by a very narrow window of good weather necessary to allow his effort to be successful. Adapted from a stage play, it attempts to look at the challenges of command in the political arena.

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Clark Gable
Brig. Gen. K.C. 'Casey' Dennis
Walter Pidgeon
Maj. Gen. Roland Goodlow Kane
Van Johnson
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Awards

  • 1949 - WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Drama - nominated
  • 1949 - WGA Award (Screen) - The Robert Meltzer Award (Screenplay Dealing Most Ably with Problems of the American Scene) - nominated
  • 1949 - Photoplay Award - Best Pictures of the Month (April) - winner
  • 1949 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (April) - winner

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