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A unit of the British Royal Air Force is assigned to bomb a German railway. Although they are ordered to fly at a high altitude, their bomber is spotted by the Germans, who attack them from both air and land. After the squadron leader is shot, Flight Lt. Terrence Forbes takes charge and rashly flies the plane beneath the cloud cover, causing the plane to be shot down. The plane crashes in the woods and the survivors--Forbes, an Australian; Flying Officer Johnny Hammond, an American; Flight Sergeant Kirk Edwards, a Scot; Flying Officer Jed Forrest, a Canadian; and Flight Sergeant Lloyd Hollis, the wounded son of a famous World War I flyer--hide hurriedly. The plane explodes in flames, and the Germans assume that everyone perished in the crash until a German soldier spots blood from one of the wounded flyers. After they are captured, the flyers are sent to a prison camp, where camp commander Major Otto Baumeister interviews them. Johnny pretends to cooperate, but at the first opportunity, knocks the major unconscious. Terry, who speaks German, then tricks the other soldiers inside. Once they have subdued the Germans, the men search the office and find papers relating to a hidden Messerschmidt factory. They then begin their dangerous trip across enemy territory. Believing that his wounds imperil the group, Lloyd decides to give himself up to the Germans, but the other men stop him before he gets very far. They then overpower enough German soldiers to provide them all with Nazi uniforms and board a train. When Baumeister learns of the attack, he flies to meet the train in Berlin, but as the men had earlier been discovered and ejected from the train, Baumeister fails to capture them. While searching for provisions, Terry learns that they are near an important chemical plant and suggests that the men sabotage it. Jed tries to stop them, but the men override his objections and successfully destroy the plant. Lloyd is wounded again and Terry searches for a doctor. With the help of Kaethe Brahms, a member of the underground, he finds one who is anti-Nazi, but Lloyd's agonized moans are overheard by one of the doctor's patients, and she summons the Gestapo. The men overpower the police, but despite the doctor's best efforts, Lloyd dies. Kaethe sends them to her parents' house near the Dutch border. When they arrive, they are warmly welcomed by the Brahmses, but Kaethe later reveals that they are impostors and that her real parents are in a concentration camp. Kirk is killed during their escape over the roof, and the others steal Baumeister's car and drive to the border, where Kaethe leaves the men to carry on in Germany. Across the border, the men run out of gas and follow a passing gasoline carrier, which leads them to a camouflaged airplane. It turns out to be a captured English bomber destined for a surprise attack on the Battersea waterworks in England. As the three remaining flyers board the plane, Jed is shot, leaving Terry and Johnny to fly the plane to England. There they learn that Jed will recover from his wounds.

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A Royal Air Force bomber with a mission to destroy a rail line crash-lands in Germany after the commanding pilot is shot. The surviving crew, led by Flight Lt. Terry Forbes (Errol Flynn) and including Johnny Hammond (Ronald Reagan) and Jed Forest (Arthur Kennedy), flee the plane as it explodes, but German soldiers capture them and place them in a prison camp. Terry's ability to speak German provides the men a way to overcome the guards and attempt a cross-country escape fraught with peril.

Original Language: English

Director: Raoul Walsh

Producer: Hal B. Wallis

Writer: Arthur T. Horman

Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 1942  original

Release Date (Streaming): Jul 31, 2016

Runtime: 1h 47m

Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts

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Errol Flynn

Flight Lt. Terrence "Terry" Forbes

Ronald Reagan

Flying Officer Johnny Hammond

Raymond Massey

Major Otto Baumeister

Nancy Coleman

Kaethe Brahms

Flight Sergeant Kirk Edwards

Arthur Kennedy

Flying Officer Jed Forrest

Patrick O'Moore

Squadron Leader Lane-Ferris

Ronald Sinclair

Flight Sergeant Lloyd Hollis

Feldwebel Gertz

Charles Irwin

Captain Coswick

Richard Fraser

Squadron Leader Clark

Lester Matthews

Wing Commander

Rudolph Anders

Raoul Walsh

Hal B. Wallis

Arthur T. Horman

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Max Steiner

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Bert Glennon

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With the soundtrack blaring "God Save The King" throughout the endeavor, there can be no doubt as to the propagandist intentions of this World War 2 adventure. The ever-so-glib crew, stranded in Nazi Germany and trying to get back to England, goes through some tough scrapes, but there is really never any doubt as to the outcome as our boys laugh and joke whatever the circumstance. Charisma carries the day with Flynn and Reagan doing the heavy lifting, yet ably assisted by Hale and Kennedy. Raymond Massey, cruelly underappreciated character actor, is the central heavy, and does a passable German.

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During WWII, when an allied bomber is shot down over Germany, the five surviving crew are captured but cleverly escape detention after learning German secret information and knocking out a Nazi major. With the angry major in hot pursuit, aided by military personnel, Gestapo agents and Hitler-loyal citizens, the five wend their way across perilous Germany, intent on reaching the UK with the secrets they have learned.

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Desperate Journey is a 1942 war film that tells the story of a group of allied airmen who have to make their way back to England after their plane is shot down over Germany during World War II. It was directed by Raoul Walsh and produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film stars Errol Flynn as Captain Rip Murdock, the leader of the airmen, and Ronald Reagan as Lieutenant Johnny Hammond, his loyal second-in-command. Nancy Coleman plays the role of Frieda, a brave resistance fighter who helps the airmen escape from Germany.

The movie starts with the members of the Royal Air Force (RAF) going on a mission to bomb a German munitions factory. However, their plane is shot down by a German fighter plane, and they crash-land behind enemy lines. With the help of Frieda, they manage to evade the German soldiers and make their way to a safe house where they meet up with other stranded RAF pilots.

In the meantime, the Germans are hot on their trail, and a fierce game of cat and mouse ensues. The group of airmen have to sneak past German patrols and avoid being captured at all costs. As the days pass, the situation becomes increasingly desperate, and the airmen must come up with a plan to make their way back to England.

Captain Rip Murdock takes charge, and the group comes up with a daring plan to hijack a German bomber and fly it back to England. The plan is risky and dangerous, and the slightest mistake could mean death. But the airmen are determined to make it back home, and they put everything at risk to achieve their goal.

As they embark on their desperate journey, the airmen are faced with numerous obstacles and challenges. They have to navigate through enemy airspace, avoid German gunfire, and overcome technical difficulties with the plane. But with their courage, wits, and teamwork, they manage to succeed in their mission, and they arrive back in England to a hero's welcome.

Desperate Journey is a classic war film that embodies the spirit of sacrifice and patriotism that defined the Second World War. It features outstanding performances by Errol Flynn, Ronald Reagan, and Nancy Coleman, who bring the characters to life with their emotional depth and charisma.

The film received critical acclaim for its exciting action scenes, stunning cinematography, and rousing musical score. It also became a box office success, earning more than $4 million in the US alone.

Overall, Desperate Journey is a thrilling and inspiring movie that showcases the bravery and determination of the allied forces during World War II. It is a must-see for anyone interested in war films or the history of the Second World War.

Desperate Journey

  • Genres Action Drama War Adventure
  • Cast Errol Flynn Ronald Reagan Nancy Coleman
  • Director Raoul Walsh
  • Release Date 1942
  • MPAA Rating Passed
  • Runtime 1 hr 47 min
  • IMDB Rating 6.8   (2,531)

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US Release Date: 09-26-1942

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

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  • Errol Flynn ,  as
  • Flight Lt. Terrence Forbes
  • Ronald Reagan ,  as
  • Flying Officer Johnny Hammond
  • Nancy Coleman ,  as
  • Kaethe Brahms
  • Raymond Massey ,  as
  • Major Otto Baumeister
  • Alan Hale ,  as
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Alan Hale, Ronald Reagan, Errol Flynn, and Arthur Kennedy on a desperate journey.

Sometimes I find myself enjoying films with the simplest of plots. Scott can attest, that sometimes I get confused if there are too many characters and scene changes. I know that is not something a film critic should mention, but some movies can be too damn complicated.

Desperate Journey follows a bomber on a mission over Nazi Germany. It gets shot down after bombing their target. They get captured by the Nazi's, but in the process discover a hidden German aircraft factory. They escape and try to make their way back to England. Not only do they want to make it back to friendly territory, but they need to let the powers that be know of the secret factory.

On their journey across Germany, Lt. Forbes decides that he and his men should try to cause as much damage to German interests as possible. This sounds heroic, but it comes with a cost as his men start dying along the way. Like Tom Hanks' character ordering his men to take the German position they could have just as easily walked around in Saving Private Ryan (1998), Forbes makes decisions here that I am sure he would question the rest of his life.

Desperate Journey works as an action adventure film. The men steal vehicles and get into car chases. They run over roof tops being pursued by Nazis. They get shot at and never know who to trust. This all makes for a fairly exciting film. Alan Hale provides some levity along the way. He is good for a couple of laughs, but his antics of spitting seeds at everyone, including Nazi guards, threaten to erase the tension.

The story line rarely leaves the men on their escape. This keeps the movie focused, and the plot driven. The men are a smorgasbord of nationalities. There is a Brit, an Aussie, a Yank and a Canadian in the flight crew. I do not believe there were actually too many international crews, but for the sake of the viewing audience of 1942, it demonstrated international solidarity against Nazi oppression.

Errol Flynn, Ronald Reagan, Alan Hale and Ronald Sinclair hitch a ride in Goring's personal train car in Desperate Journey .

An overly complicated plot is certainly not a problem for this movie. A child could follow this old fashioned Boy's Own adventure story. It's a straightforward rousing action tale that remains almost as entertaining today as it must have been to audiences of the day.

The story plays out like a fantasy. This small group of international allies are dropped behind enemy lines where they wreak havoc with impunity, outwitting the dimwitted Nazis at every turn. Yes, some of the good guys die, but they're all clean and noble deaths with the men gladly sacrificing their lives for the cause. This small group of commandos are so effective that it's a wonder they don't single-handedly win the war all on their own.

Flynn, as usual, is terrific as the charming, rogue adventurer. The term dashing should have a picture of his face next to the definition in the dictionary. His light hearted bantering is even more impressive when you learn that during filming he was diagnosed with Tuberculosis. Flynn, worried about taking unpaid time off to recover, chose to conceal his condition from the studio.

Although Flynn and Reagan share a nice chemistry on the screen, reportedly there was some friction behind the scenes when Reagan was given the scene where he lulled Massey's Nazi into a false sense of security with some rapid-fire double talk before slugging him unconscious. Flynn is said to have sulked and lobbied to be given the scene, but to no avail.

Reagan received his real life call-up papers during filming and while the studio lobbied for him to be given a 30-day extension, the Air Force was only willing to offer him an extra week, forcing director Walsh to shoot Reagan's scenes first. This film marked the highlight of Reagan's career as his post-war career, in Hollywood at least, would never again burn as bright.

Something that does stand out about this film is the way that not all Germans are portrayed as evil. Very often in war movies of the day, everything is kept very much in terms of black and white, good vs evil. Here though, there are several Germans shown to be fighting against the Nazis and willing to help Flynn and company along on their journey.

A Desperate Journey is a rip roaring adventure story. It might not be very realistic, but it is entertaining.

Errol Flynn, Alan Hale, and Ronald Reagan in Desperate Journey .

Desperate Journey is such a product of its time. Take the last scene, which is pure propaganda. As the surviving heroes fly into the setting sun over England, Flynn says, “Now for Australia and a crack at those Japs!” You have to admire the spirit behind this movie. It was 1942 and the outcome of the war was far from certain but America, and Hollywood, were confident enough to make this picture. There isn't a cowardly moment in it.

Sure the action is unrealistic, and old fashioned in style, but in the experienced hands of director Raoul Walsh this remains gripping entertainment. The comic book ease with which these downed Allied soldiers outwit, out maneuver, and out fight the Nazis borders on self parody. Just check logic at the door and go with it and you're certain to enjoy this exciting WWII adventure yarn.

It wastes no time on unnecessary exposition or periphery characters. As Eric said, the focus never strays from Flynn and Company as they do damage behind enemy lines. The formula becomes clear early in the picture. They are forever hiding just in the nick of time to elude capture only to overpower the enemy and steal their uniforms. This setup is repeated several times in various forms until the riveting climactic battle where they steal the plane intended to bomb London.

Not only are there different nationalities represented but it also includes two of the most common war movie character cliches; the grizzled old veteran (Hale) who fought in the last war, and the young rookie (Sinclair) who's the son of a war hero. Flynn is the impossibly heroic leader, Reagan the wisecracking Yank, and Arthur Kennedy the serious, levelheaded one, against taking unnecessary chances. Together this band of soldiers form a classic war picture trope.

Ronald Reagan really shines as the lone American in the outfit. His doubletalk scene with Raymond Massey (boy he made a great villain) is his best moment. There is also an inside joke that audiences of the day would have found amusing. After being awakened, he complains, “Why do you have to wake me up every time I got a date with Ann Sheridan?” Reagan had played opposite Sheridan three times, including in his two previous pictures.

It's been said before many times but it's worth repeating in regards to Desperate Journey ; they sure don't make movies like this anymore!

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    Desperate Journey: Directed by Raoul Walsh. With Errol Flynn, Ronald Reagan, Nancy Coleman, Raymond Massey. When the crew of a downed British bomber escape from their Nazi captors with Top Secret intelligence, they make a desperate journey to get out of Germany alive.

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    Desperate Journey is a 1942 American World War II action and aviation film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Errol Flynn and Ronald Reagan.The supporting cast includes Raymond Massey, Alan Hale Sr., and Arthur Kennedy.The melodramatic film featured a group of downed Allied airmen making their way out of the Third Reich, often with their fists.. Director Raoul Walsh called it "a war comedy ...

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    Movie Info. A Royal Air Force bomber with a mission to destroy a rail line crash-lands in Germany after the commanding pilot is shot. The surviving crew, led by Flight Lt. Terry Forbes (Errol ...

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    Synopsis. During WWII, when an allied bomber is shot down over Germany, the five surviving crew are captured but cleverly escape detention after learning German secret information and knocking out a Nazi major. With the angry major in hot pursuit, aided by military personnel, Gestapo agents and Hitler-loyal citizens, the five wend their way ...

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    Synopsis. A unit of the British Royal Air Force is assigned to bomb a German railway. Although they are ordered to fly at a high altitude, their bomber is spotted by the Germans, who attack them from both air and land. After the squadron leader is shot, Flight Lt. Terrence 'Terry' Forbes (Errol Flynn) takes charge and rashly flies the plane ...

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    United States, 1942. War, Drama. 107. Synopsis. Big-screen swashbuckler Errol Flynn stars in this classic wartime tale concerning a squadron of Allied pilots who are shot down behind enemy lines and forced to battle back to England through unfriendly territory. A newly minted U.S. ... DESPERATE JOURNEY. Directed by. Raoul Walsh. United States ...

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    When the crew of a downed British bomber escape from their Nazi captors with Top Secret intelligence, they make a desperate journey to get out of Germany alive. In 1942, a lone RAF bomber flying deep into Germany (just inside the old Polish border) is shot down after completing its mission. The skipper is killed, and left in command is Flight Lieutenant Terry Forbes.

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    Passed. 1942. 1 hr 47 min. 6.8 (2,531) Desperate Journey is a 1942 war film that tells the story of a group of allied airmen who have to make their way back to England after their plane is shot down over Germany during World War II. It was directed by Raoul Walsh and produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film stars Errol Flynn as Captain Rip ...

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    When Flight Lt Forbes and his crew are shot down after bombing their target they discover valuable information about a hidden German aircraft factory that must get back to England. In their way across Germany, they try to cause as much damage as possible. Then, with the pursuing Germans about to pounce, they come up with an ingenious plan to escape.

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    Desperate Journey Movie Trailer (1942) - Plot synopsis: They're downed but not out. Five Allied airmen shot down after a bombing run over Germany set out to fight and finagle their way back to England in this rousing World War II spirit lifter. From the opening frames to Errol Flynn's famed parting verbal salvo, Desperate Journey teems with excitement. A factory is blasted to smithereens, one ...

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    From Desperate Journey (1942), Ronald Reagan takes out the Nazis' "Iron Fist" (Raymond Massey) to the astonishment of Errol Flynn.

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