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197693 minAction, Drama, War

The Flying Misfits

Is The Flying Misfits a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Flying Misfits worth watching? With a rating of 6.8/10, this Action, Drama, War film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Flying Misfits Synopsis

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.

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Top Cast

Robert Conrad
Robert ConradMaj. Greg 'Pappy' Boyington
Simon Oakland
Simon OaklandBrig. Gen. Thomas Moore
Dana Elcar
Dana ElcarCol. Thomas A. Lard
James Whitmore
James WhitmoreCapt. James 'Jim' Gutterman
Robert Ginty
Robert Ginty1st Lt. Thomas Joseph 'T.J.' Wiley
Dirk Blocker
Dirk Blocker1st Lt. Jerome 'Jerry' Bragg
W.K. Stratton
W.K. Stratton2nd Lt. Lawrence 'Larry' Casey
John Larroquette
John Larroquette2nd Lt. Robert 'Bob' Anderson
Peter Donat
Peter DonatCol. Mathis
Sharon Gless
Sharon GlessNurse 1st Lt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Flying Misfits worth watching?

The Flying Misfits has received mixed reviews with a 6.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Action, Drama, War movies.

Is The Flying Misfits hit or flop?

The Flying Misfits has received average ratings (6.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Flying Misfits?

The Flying Misfits is a Action, Drama, War movie that The dramatized World War II adventures of US Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington and his Marine Attack Squadron 214, AKA The Black Sheep Squadron. The fil...

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