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DRAMA . 1949 . 1h 56m . English . 7.0/10

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"Nothing ever like it ! Nothing you ever liked more !"

After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?

Director Delmer Daves
Starring Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Wayne Morris
7.0/10
Rating
1h 56m
Runtime
1949
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Nothing ever like it ! Nothing you ever liked more !

After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?

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Director
Task Force was directed by Delmer Daves.
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Cast
Gary Cooper stars as Jonathan L. Scott in Task Force.
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Year context
Task Force was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Task Force is a Drama, Romance, War film with a runtime of 1h 56m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
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Rating
7.0/10 (13 votes)
Popularity
4
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What is Task Force about?
After learning the finer points of carrier aviation in the 1920s, career officer Jonathan Scott and his pals spend the next two decades promoting the superiority of naval air power. But military and political "red tape" continually frustrate their efforts, prompting Scott to even consider leaving the Navy for a more lucrative civilian job. Then the world enters a second World War and Scott finally gets the opportunity to prove to Washington the valuable role aircraft carriers could play in winning the conflict. But what will it cost him and his comrades personally?
How long is Task Force?
Task Force has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Task Force?
Task Force was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Task Force?
The cast of Task Force includes Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Wayne Morris, Walter Brennan, Julie London.
What is the rating of Task Force?
Task Force has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 13 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Romance War

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navy military officer
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