Flat Top (1952) | |
| Director(s) | Lesley Selander |
| Producer(s) | Walter Mirisch |
| Top Genres | Action, Drama, War |
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Flat Top (1952) was a War - Drama Film directed by Lesley Selander and produced by Walter Mirisch.
Academy Awards 1952 --- Ceremony Number 25 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Film Editing | William Austin | Nominated |
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The film utilized real color aerial combat footage.
According to "Daily Variety" in July 1953, this film was called "Eagles of the Fleet" in the UK, as "Flat Top" was an American term for aircraft carriers that was not well known in the UK.
The climactic battle scene is actually footage of the Battle of Leyte Gulf (10/23-10/26/44), which occurred before the carrier this film was shot on, The USS Princeton, was built.
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According to "Daily Variety" in July 1953, this film was called "Eagles of the Fleet" in the UK, as "Flat Top" was an American term for aircraft carriers that was not well known in the UK.
The climactic battle scene is actually footage of the Battle of Leyte Gulf (10/23-10/26/44), which occurred before the carrier this film was shot on, The USS Princeton, was built.
read more facts about Flat Top...
