For The High and the Mighty, director William Wellman made a point of using Cinemascope to heighten the dramatic content of a confined screen space -- in this instance, the cockpit of a plane in flight. Copilot Dan Roman (John Wayne) seems a lot more in control of things than Captain John Sullivan (Robert Stack) when the plane loses an engine during a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. Wellman crosscuts from the tension in the cockpit to the various subplots involving the plane's passengers, among them May Holst (Claire ...
Read More
For The High and the Mighty, director William Wellman made a point of using Cinemascope to heighten the dramatic content of a confined screen space -- in this instance, the cockpit of a plane in flight. Copilot Dan Roman (John Wayne) seems a lot more in control of things than Captain John Sullivan (Robert Stack) when the plane loses an engine during a flight from Honolulu to San Francisco. Wellman crosscuts from the tension in the cockpit to the various subplots involving the plane's passengers, among them May Holst (Claire Trevor), Lydia Rice (Laraine Day), Howard Rice (John Howard), Sally McKee (Jan Sterling), Ed Joseph (Phil Harris), and Humphrey Agnew (Sidney Blackmer) (as a character named Humphrey Agnew -- a remarkable prescient cognomen given the future of the U.S. vice presidency!). Adapted by Ernest K. Gann from his best-selling novel, The High and the Mighty was one of the first (and most profitable) entries in the "terror in the sky" genre. Its theme music, written by Dimitri Tiomkin and whistled incessantly by John Wayne in the film, would later become a best-selling hit throughout the world. Hal Erickson, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Special Collector's Edition) to cart. $1.54, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) to cart. $1.95, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2005.
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) to cart. $2.90, good condition, Sold by Goodwill Southern California rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Los Angeles, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2005.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Disk is in good condition with minor to no wear. All disks are refinished to improve condition as needed. Case and artwork are in good condition with no tears or cracks. Thank you for shopping Goodwill Southern California. Your purchase helps create jobs and transforms lives through the power of work.
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) to cart. $2.95, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Paramount Pictures Home Entertai.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Robert Newton, Laraine Day, John Wayne, Regis Toomey, David Brian, Phil Harris, Claire Trevor, Jan Sterling, Doe Avedon,... Very good. 2005 Run time: 148. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) to cart. $3.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Paramount Pictures Home Entertai.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Doe Avedon, David Brian, Phil Harris, Claire Trevor, Jan Sterling, Laraine Day, Robert Newton, John Wayne, Regis Toomey,... Very good. 2005 Run time: 148. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) to cart. $3.00, good condition, Sold by Bookmans rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Paramount.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack, Jan Sterling. Good. 1954 Run time: 141. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Satisfaction 100% guaranteed.
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Special Collector's Edition) to cart. $3.00, good condition, Sold by Bookmans rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Paramount.
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) to cart. $3.24, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Paramount Pictures Home Entertai.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Doe Avedon, David Brian, Phil Harris, Claire Trevor, Jan Sterling, Laraine Day, Robert Newton, John Wayne, Regis Toomey,... Very good. 2005 Run time: 148. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) to cart. $3.25, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2005 by Paramount Pictures Home Entertai.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Robert Newton, Laraine Day, David Brian, Phil Harris, Regis Toomey, Doe Avedon, Robert Stack, John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Jan... Very good. 2005 Run time: 148. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The High and the Mighty (Special Collector's Edition) to cart. $3.39, good condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Disc(s) and case show moderate signs of wear and tear. If applicable, digital code may not included. May be missing liner notes/booklet. If applicable, cardboard slipcover may not be included.
![The High and the Mighty [2 Discs]](https://www0.alibris-static.com/the-high-and-the-mighty-2-discs/cover/t61822k7ja8.jpg)
