The High and the Mighty

When a commercial airliner develops engine problems on a trans-Pacific flight and the pilot loses his nerve, it is up to the washed-up co-pilot Dan Roman to bring the plane in safely.

Director

William A. Wellman

Writer

Ernest K. Gann

Released

3 Jul 1954

Country

United States

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 6 nominations total