Opening credits are especially important with this film because we hear a soaring melody which is then set aside for the entire flashback, only to reappear with the *closing* credits. So the opening credits are important for the musical symmetry of the film. The music seems to be by Alfred Newman, not Henry T. Moulton.
P.S. Notice the Wagnerian sound when the credits mention the Luftwaffe.
O my...would that you and I could have this conversation over a nice slow meal. Shortly after leaving active duty years ago, I was appointed to a Methodist Church that was averaging about 200 in worship. Within 18 months we were up to 720, and I had a group of men who had rallied behind our vision (especially to begin paying off a very large, expensive new sanctuary heavily in debt). I learned that the "old" core of that church was pro-LGBT, so they decided to call my leadership style, "militaristic..." I think for the same reasons Trump is called a fascist...because we believe in boundaries and the word, "no." I was gone within the next 6 months. But God blessed me with two more deployments to the war on terror! Manly, indeed....
Thank you very much for this excellent suggestion. The film merits regular viewing for the lessons it teaches on leadership, the price of leadership, and male friendship. Beyond Gregory Peck’s great performance, there are two story arcs that can bring one to tears. Dean Jagger’s sublime performance in which he initially opposes General Savage but then understands his objectives and becomes his supporter and confidant. The other is Hugh Marlowe who learns true leadership and becomes a leader himself. It is a great movie. The film’s very limited but haunting score long remains in one’s mind. Thank you.
I agree entirely. The four principals we focus on -- Peck, Merrill, Jagger, and Marlowe -- are flawless; maybe the best I've ever seen for the last three, whose work I admire a good deal.
Thank you for reminding me of my dad's favorite movie.
He served in the Army Air Corp in England.
A radio operator at the air field, with the heartbreaking knowledge that the number of planes he sent out was never the same number as those who returned.
Many years ago, as young Air Force chaplains, we were shown this film to teach lessons about leadership. Many of us never forgot it...for those real MEN who were watching and listening, it disavowed us of the idea that chaplains were primarily called to be "nice." It was pretty strategic when the War on Terror broke out a few years later. Imagine how much stronger and braver our local churches would be today if out pastors learned there lessons of this film.
Yes -- and maybe there wouldn't be such a call for women to be pastors, either. I've long wondered whether our pastors in general have the slightest intention to appeal to boys and men, to lead them into the field of combat for the truth.
We have found over the years what military chaplains are like. They are ROCKS of sanity and utterly compassionate without falling into the "nice" fallacy of Christian ministry. Give me an ex-military chaplain any day for a pastor!
Sometimes (many times?) I wish women had never gotten the “vote!” I honestly think REAL MEN should be in leadership roles. It is pathetic what is happening in our country. I know many will not agree with me.
This seems to be a free version that includes the opening credits...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8GRkgb7bfU
Opening credits are especially important with this film because we hear a soaring melody which is then set aside for the entire flashback, only to reappear with the *closing* credits. So the opening credits are important for the musical symmetry of the film. The music seems to be by Alfred Newman, not Henry T. Moulton.
P.S. Notice the Wagnerian sound when the credits mention the Luftwaffe.
O my...would that you and I could have this conversation over a nice slow meal. Shortly after leaving active duty years ago, I was appointed to a Methodist Church that was averaging about 200 in worship. Within 18 months we were up to 720, and I had a group of men who had rallied behind our vision (especially to begin paying off a very large, expensive new sanctuary heavily in debt). I learned that the "old" core of that church was pro-LGBT, so they decided to call my leadership style, "militaristic..." I think for the same reasons Trump is called a fascist...because we believe in boundaries and the word, "no." I was gone within the next 6 months. But God blessed me with two more deployments to the war on terror! Manly, indeed....
Thank you very much for this excellent suggestion. The film merits regular viewing for the lessons it teaches on leadership, the price of leadership, and male friendship. Beyond Gregory Peck’s great performance, there are two story arcs that can bring one to tears. Dean Jagger’s sublime performance in which he initially opposes General Savage but then understands his objectives and becomes his supporter and confidant. The other is Hugh Marlowe who learns true leadership and becomes a leader himself. It is a great movie. The film’s very limited but haunting score long remains in one’s mind. Thank you.
I agree entirely. The four principals we focus on -- Peck, Merrill, Jagger, and Marlowe -- are flawless; maybe the best I've ever seen for the last three, whose work I admire a good deal.
Thank you for reminding me of my dad's favorite movie.
He served in the Army Air Corp in England.
A radio operator at the air field, with the heartbreaking knowledge that the number of planes he sent out was never the same number as those who returned.
Many years ago, as young Air Force chaplains, we were shown this film to teach lessons about leadership. Many of us never forgot it...for those real MEN who were watching and listening, it disavowed us of the idea that chaplains were primarily called to be "nice." It was pretty strategic when the War on Terror broke out a few years later. Imagine how much stronger and braver our local churches would be today if out pastors learned there lessons of this film.
Yes -- and maybe there wouldn't be such a call for women to be pastors, either. I've long wondered whether our pastors in general have the slightest intention to appeal to boys and men, to lead them into the field of combat for the truth.
We have found over the years what military chaplains are like. They are ROCKS of sanity and utterly compassionate without falling into the "nice" fallacy of Christian ministry. Give me an ex-military chaplain any day for a pastor!
Sometimes (many times?) I wish women had never gotten the “vote!” I honestly think REAL MEN should be in leadership roles. It is pathetic what is happening in our country. I know many will not agree with me.