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Flat Top (also released as Eagles of the Fleet) is a 1952 American drama war film directed by Lesley Selander and starring Sterling Hayden, with early appearances from Phyllis Coates, Jack Larson, Richard Carlson, and William Schallert. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing.
Original Release
10/26/1952
US Release
10/26/1952
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sterling Hayden | Commander Dan Collier / Cmdr. Dan Collier |
| Richard Carlson | Lt. (j.g.) Joe Rodgers |
| William Phipps | Red Kelley |
| John Bromfield | Ens. Snakehips McKay |
| Keith Larsen | Ens. Barney Smith / Barney Oldfield |
| William Schallert | Ens. Longfellow |
| Todd Karns | Judge |
| Phyllis Coates | Dorothy Collier |
| Dave Willock | Willie |
| Walter Coy | Air Group Commander |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sterling Hayden | Commander Dan Collier / Cmdr. Dan Collier |
| Richard Carlson | Lt. (j.g.) Joe Rodgers |
| William Phipps | Red Kelley |
| John Bromfield | Ens. Snakehips McKay |
| Keith Larsen | Ens. Barney Smith / Barney Oldfield |
| William Schallert | Ens. Longfellow |
| Todd Karns | Judge |
| Phyllis Coates | Dorothy Collier |
| Dave Willock | Willie |
| Walter Coy | Air Group Commander |
| Peter Adams | Plane Captain |
| Richard Bartlett | Sailor |
| James Best | Radio Operator |
| David Bond | Chaplain |
| William Cabanne | Officer |
| Clancy Cooper | Captain |
| Bob Cudlip | Plane Captain |
| Richard Emory | Intelligence Officer |
| Bill Forelich | Flyer |
| William Forrest | Barney's Dad |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Richard V. Heermance | Producer |
| Walter Mirisch | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1953 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
