How long is The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell?

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell is 1 hr 40 min long.

Who is Col. Billy Mitchell in The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell?

Gary Cooper plays Col. Billy Mitchell in the film.

What is The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell about?

U.S. Col. Billy Mitchell (Gary Cooper) is a decorated World War I veteran airman frustrated by the military's mistreatment of the flying program. With military brass and many in the government still favoring battleships, Mitchell sees funding cut to aviation, resulting in the unnecessary deaths of pilots. When Mitchell publicly accuses his superiors of ineptitude, he is court-martialed. At the trial, Congressman Frank Reid (Ralph Bellamy) advises Mitchell, who faces Maj. Guillion (Rod Steiger).

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell

Name: The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
Released: 1955-12-31
Duration: 100
Rating: 63

NR 1 hr 40 min

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How long is The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell?: The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell is 1 hr 40 min long.

Who directed The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell?: Otto Preminger

Who is Col. Billy Mitchell in The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell?: Gary Cooper plays Col. Billy Mitchell in the film.

What is The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell about?: U.S. Col. Billy Mitchell (Gary Cooper) is a decorated World War I veteran airman frustrated by the military's mistreatment of the flying program. With military brass and many in the government still favoring battleships, Mitchell sees funding cut to aviation, resulting in the unnecessary deaths of pilots. When Mitchell publicly accuses his superiors of ineptitude, he is court-martialed. At the trial, Congressman Frank Reid (Ralph Bellamy) advises Mitchell, who faces Maj. Guillion (Rod Steiger).