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The High and the Mighty

On a flight from Hawaii to California, the engine dies on the plane Dan is flying. As he prepares for a crash landing, the passengers reassess their lives. The template for disaster movies with an Oscar-winning score and a cast list that reads like a who's who of 1950s film.

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Cast & Crew See All

John Wayne
Dan Roman
Claire Trevor
May Holst
Laraine Day
Lydia Rice

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Awards

  • 1955 - Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1955 - Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1955 - Oscar - Best Director - nominated
  • 1955 - Oscar - Best Film Editing - nominated

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