A Guy Named Joe
Summary:
Opening in England during the middle of World War II, A Guy Named Joe tells the story of Pete Sandidge (Spencer Tracy), a tough, devil-may-care bomber pilot who's amassed an enviable record in combat, mostly by taking chances that give his C.O. (James Gleason) the shakes, much as he and the top brass appreciate the results. Pete lives to fly, but he also appreciates the fa... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Spencer Tracy - (Pete Sandidge)
Irene Dunne - (Dorinda Durston)
Van Johnson - (Ted Randall)
Ward Bond - (Al Yackey)
Lionel Barrymore - (The General)
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Review:
A Guy Named Joe walks a fine line between realistic World War II drama and fantasy, and it does so successfully for 95 percent of its two-hour-and-one-minute length, ending up an excellent example of how to make this kind of movie work. It's not quite as ambitious as the slightly similar Michael Powell/Emeric Pressburger fantasy {... Continue >>
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