Top of the World (1955 film)
| Top of the World | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Lewis R. Foster |
| Produced by |
Michael Baird Lewis R. Foster |
| Screenplay by |
John D. Klorer N. Richard Nash |
| Starring |
Dale Robertson Evelyn Keyes Frank Lovejoy Nancy Gates Paul Fix Robert Arthur |
| Music by | Albert Glasser |
| Cinematography |
William H. Clothier Harry J. Wild |
| Edited by | Robert Ford |
Production company |
Landmark Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Top of the World is a 1955 American adventure film directed by Lewis R. Foster and written by John D. Klorer and N. Richard Nash. The film stars Dale Robertson, Evelyn Keyes, Frank Lovejoy, Nancy Gates, Paul Fix and Robert Arthur. The film was released in May 1955, by United Artists.[1][2]
Plot
Unable to fly jet missions at his age, Major Lee Gannon is reassigned from a California air base to a weather station in Alaska, against his wishes. He perks up on learning that ex-wife Virgie now owns a nightclub in Fairbanks.
Gannon reports for duty to Major Brad Cantrell, who explains to a skeptical Gannon how vital the weather situation is, apparently in a remote region near the North Pole that could be vulnerable to a Soviet air attack. Lieutenant Mary Ross, who handles public relations, is in love with Cantrell, but he has become attracted to Virgie and plans to marry her.
Virgie reveals a dark secret about her marriage with Gannon, then accuses Cantrell of sending her former husband on a dangerous mission just to get him out of the way. Gannon and his men are at great risk as the ice shelf melts, rescue planes unable to land. Cantrell pilots a glider to rescue the men, with Gannon volunteering to be left behind, then stages a daring return trip. Gannon realizes he still loves Virgie, and a relieved Mary realizes she hasn't lost Cantrell.
Cast
- Dale Robertson as Maj. Lee Gannon
- Evelyn Keyes as Virgie Rayne
- Frank Lovejoy as Maj. Brad Cantrell
- Nancy Gates as Lt. Mary Ross
- Paul Fix as Maj. George French
- Robert Arthur as Lt. Skippy McGuire
- Peter Hansen as Capt. Cochrane
- Nick Dennis as Master Sgt. Cappi
- Russ Conway as Col. Nelson
- William Schallert as Capt. Harding
- Peter Bourne as Lt. 'Johnny' Johnson
- David McMahon as Brownie
- Marya Marco as Koora
References
- ↑ "Top of the World (1955) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ↑ "Top Of The World". TV Guide. Retrieved 22 October 2014.