Battle Taxi (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1955 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1955, Battle Taxi is a drama and krieg film directed by Herbert L. Strock, running about 82 minutes. “They called his outfit "sitting ducks" - but he made them avenging eagles!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Korean war, the commander of an Air Rescue helicopter team must show a hot-shot former jet pilot how important helicopter rescue work is and turn him into a team player.
Who’s in it. Battle Taxi stars Sterling Hayden as Capt. Russ Edwards, Arthur Franz as Lt. Pete Stacey, Marshall Thompson as 2nd Lt. Tim Vernon and Leo Needham as SSgt. 'Slats' Klein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Battle Taxi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Battle Taxi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Battle Taxi tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Battle Taxi (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Battle Taxi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Battle Taxi worth watching?
- Battle Taxi holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Battle Taxi?
- Battle Taxi stars Sterling Hayden, Arthur Franz, Marshall Thompson, Leo Needham and Jay Barney.
- When was Battle Taxi released?
- Battle Taxi was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.