7.4The Flying Misfits · 1976
The Flying Misfits (1976) is a Action / Drama / War film directed by Russ Mayberry, starring Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar.
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7.4Overview
The dramatized World War II adventures of US Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his Marine Attack Squadron 214, AKA The Black Sheep Squadron. The film also acted as the pilot for the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep. Former U.S. Marine pilot Greg "Pappy" Boyington is flying with the American Volunteer Group (the Flying Tigers) in China. After Pearl Harbor brings America into World War II, Greg leaves the AVG to rejoin the Marine Corps. He refuses to be relegated to a desk job and, against all military protocol, forms his own fighter squadron from a group of misfits and disciplinary cases.
Cast
Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, James Whitmore, Robert Ginty, Dirk Blocker, W.K. Stratton, John Larroquette
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What is "The Flying Misfits" about?
The dramatized World War II adventures of US Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his Marine Attack Squadron 214, AKA The Black Sheep Squadron. The film also acted as the pilot for the television series Baa Baa Black Sheep. Former U.S. Marine pilot Greg "Pappy" Boyington is flying with the American Volunteer Group (the Flying Tigers) in China. After Pearl Harbor brings America into World War II, Greg leaves the AVG to rejoin the Marine Corps. He refuses to be relegated to a desk job and, against all military protocol, forms his own fighter squadron from a group of misfits and disciplinary cases.
When was "The Flying Misfits" released?
The Flying Misfits was released in 1976.
Who stars in "The Flying Misfits"?
The cast includes Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, James Whitmore.
