The Flying Missile

A Navy commander experiments with launching missiles from submarines.

Cast

Glenn Ford

as William A. Talbot

Viveca Lindfors

as Karin Hansen

Henry O'Neill

as Thomas A. Scott

John Qualen

as Lars Hansen

Carl Benton Reid

as Dr. Gates

Joe Sawyer

as Fuss Payne

Anthony Ross

as Adm. Bradley

Harry Shannon

as Vice Admiral Williams

Jerry Paris

as Andy Mason

John Hamilton

as Senator

Reviews

CinemaSerf

I don't know about you, but I always found Glenn Ford a rather dull actor to watch. He wasn't bad, just unremarkable - and this maritime adventure sort of confirms that. He is a determined (bolshy) US Naval Commander who is convinced of the merits of launching missiles from submarines - despite scep...

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