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Task Force

1949 · 116 min · Director: Delmer Daves

Task Force (1949) is a romance drama, directed by Delmer Daves. It stars Gary Cooper and Jane Wyatt. The 116-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What Task Force Is About

After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?

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What is Task Force about?

After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job.

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How long is Task Force?

Task Force runs for 116 minutes (1h 56m).

When did Task Force come out?

Task Force was released in 1949.

Who directed Task Force?

Task Force was directed by Delmer Daves.

Who stars in Task Force?

Task Force stars Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Wayne Morris, Walter Brennan.

What is Task Force's rating?

Task Force holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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