Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF but are deemed too old to be fliers. Director: Michael Curtiz Writers: Arthur T. Horman, Richard Macaulay, Norman Reilly Raine See more » Stars: James Cagney, Dennis Morgan, Brenda Marshall See more » Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars.