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Release Year1955
Runtime0h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Documentary
Votes3
DirectorRobert M. Leeds
WritersRichard L. Breen, Beirne Lay Jr.
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known As24 Hour Alert
About 24 Hour Alert
This short film looks at the purpose and methods of the U.S. Air Force, and the difficulties of getting along with civilian neighbors. The story involves members of an Air Force base proving their worth to the mayor of a nearby town who would like to see them gone due to noise pollution.
Directed by Robert M. Leeds, 24 Hour Alert leans on a strong ensemble — Jack Webb, Art Balinger, Walter Sande — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1955.
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