Slattery's Hurricane (1949)
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- 1h 23min
- Action, Adventure
- 11 Aug 1949 (USA)
- Movie
A former WW2 naval pilot employed by a Miami civilian company reminisces about his past and present sins while flying a plane into an incoming hurricane.
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Cast
| Richard Widmark | ... |
Lt. Will Slattery USNR
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| Linda Darnell | ... |
Aggie Hobson
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| Veronica Lake | ... |
Dolores Grieves
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| John Russell | ... |
Lt. 'Hobbie' Hobson
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| Gary Merrill | ... |
Cmdr. E.T. Kramer
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| Walter Kingsford | ... |
R.J. Milne
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| Raymond Greenleaf | ... |
Adm. William F. Olenby
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| Stanley Waxman | ... |
Frank
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| Joe De Santis | ... |
Mr. Gregory
(as Joseph De Santis)
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| Morris Ankrum | ... |
Dr. Holmes (uncredited)
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| David Bauer | ... |
Dr. Ross (uncredited)
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Tom Coleman | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| John Davidson | ... |
Maitre D' (uncredited)
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Joseph Forte | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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William Hawes | ... |
Dispatcher (uncredited)
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Don Hicks | ... |
Tower Operator (uncredited)
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| Ted Jordan | ... |
Radarman (uncredited)
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| Harry Lauter | ... |
Control Tower Operator (uncredited)
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Lee MacGregor | ... |
Navigator (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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| William J. O'Brien | ... |
Bar Customer (uncredited)
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| Robert Patten | ... |
Lieutenant at Desk (uncredited)
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| Gene Reynolds | ... |
Control Tower Operator (uncredited)
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| Frank Richards | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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John Wald | ... |
Newscaster (uncredited)
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| Amelita Ward | ... |
Marie (uncredited)
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| Dick Wessel | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Kenny Williams | ... |
M.C. (uncredited)
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Directed by
| André De Toth | ... | (as Andre de Toth) |
Written by
| Herman Wouk | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Richard Murphy | ... | (screenplay by) |
| Herman Wouk | ... | (from a story by) |
Produced by
| William Perlberg | ... | producer |
| Darryl F. Zanuck | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Cyril J. Mockridge | ... | (as Cyril Mockridge) |
Cinematography by
| Charles G. Clarke | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Robert L. Simpson | ... | (as Robert Simpson) |
Editorial Department
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Albert Hogsett | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ... | (as Lyle Wheeler) |
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ||
| Bruce MacDonald | ... | (as Bruce Macdonald) |
Costume Design by
| Kay Nelson | ||
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
| Irene Brooks | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Harry Maret | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Elaine Ramsey | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Gladys Witten | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| F.E. 'Johnny' Johnston | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ad Schaumer | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
| Arthur von Kirbach | ... | sound (as Arthur L. Kirbach) |
Visual Effects by
| Ray Kellogg | ... | special photographic effects |
| Fred Sersen | ... | special photographic effects |
Stunts
| Jack N. Young | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Walter Fitchman | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Charles Graham | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Lou Kunkel | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Eugene Richee | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | wardrobe director |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Pat O'Hara | ... | location researcher (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Lionel Newman | ... | musical director |
| Herbert W. Spencer | ... | orchestrator (as Herbert Spencer) |
| Maurice De Packh | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathleen Fagan | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Howard T. Orville | ... | technical advisor (as Captain Howard T. Orville U.S. Navy) |
| John W. Adams | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1949) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Hispano Foxfilms S.A.E. (1950) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Centfox (1954) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD) (20th Century Fox Cinema Archives)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (recording)
- U.S. Weather Bureau (grateful thanks is extended to: whose technical information and active assistance were so generously given during the filming of this picture in the Florida and Caribbean areas.)
- Unites States Armed Forces (grateful thanks is extended to: whose technical information and active assistance were so generously given during the filming of this picture in the Florida and Caribbean areas.)
Storyline
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A pilot wants a life of ease, flying for drug smugglers and looking the other way until his conscience is tweaked by a woman he has misused. The story unfolds in flashbacks as the pilot battles the storm and recalls his failures, including a love affair with the wife of his best friend. Written by Ed Lorusso |
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| Taglines | Nothing Ever Hit Like... Slattery's Hurricane! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the time this was made, Veronica Lake was married to the film's director André De Toth but their marriage was "on the skids." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Native Son (1951). See more » |
| Soundtracks | If I Could Be with You See more » |