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The Flying Misfits (1976)

Movie ★ 7.4 93 min

Action Drama War

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.

Russ Mayberry Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 21, 1976
Runtime
93 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0074171
Language

Cast

Robert Conrad Robert Conrad Maj. Greg 'Pappy' Boyington Simon Oakland Simon Oakland Brig. Gen. Thomas Moore Dana Elcar Dana Elcar Col. Thomas A. Lard James Whitmore James Whitmore Capt. James 'Jim' Gutterman Robert Ginty Robert Ginty 1st Lt. Thomas Joseph 'T.J.' Wiley Dirk Blocker Dirk Blocker 1st Lt. Jerome 'Jerry' Bragg W.K. Stratton W.K. Stratton 2nd Lt. Lawrence 'Larry' Casey John Larroquette John Larroquette 2nd Lt. Robert 'Bob' Anderson Peter Donat Peter Donat Col. Mathis Sharon Gless Sharon Gless Nurse 1st Lt. George Gaynes George Gaynes Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault Lance LeGault Lance LeGault Lt. Huck Anthony Charnota Anthony Charnota Freddy John Lawlor John Lawlor Dr. Jim Reese James Murtaugh James Murtaugh Medical Lieutenant John Durren John Durren Doc Roberts Charles Napier Charles Napier Maj. Red Buell Jeff MacKay Jeff MacKay Lt. Donald French

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed The Flying Misfits?
The Flying Misfits was directed by Russ Mayberry.
Who stars in The Flying Misfits?
The Flying Misfits stars Robert Conrad, Simon Oakland, Dana Elcar, James Whitmore.
When was The Flying Misfits released?
The Flying Misfits is a 1976 action, drama, war film.
Where can I watch The Flying Misfits?
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