Critic Reviews
-
Christopher Lloyd, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Wants to be epic in scope but ends up feeling like ham-fisted CliffsNotes version of a man's life. The film loiters way, way too long on Frank Wead's early days as a hell-raising test pilot, then skips ahead through long sections of his life.
-
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Though sentimental as a biopic of Navy hero Frank (Sig) Wead, John Ford's film has old-fashioned charm, a result of John Wayne's lead performance and his chemistry with Maureen O'Hara.
-
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
This routine sentimental biopic is directed with much feeling by John Ford.
Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
Featured Audience Ratings
Cast
-
John Wayneas Frank W. "Spig" Wead -
Dan Daileyas "Jughead" Carson -
Maureen O'Haraas Minnie Wead
-
Ward Bondas John Dodge -
Ken Curtisas John Dale Price -
Edmund Loweas Adm. Moffett
Now you can share movies with your friends on Facebook!
- Discover movies your friends are watching
- Keep track of what you want to see
- Add your reviews to your Timeline
