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Starlift (aka Operation Starlift) is a 1951 American musical film released by Warner Brothers in directed by Roy Del Ruth and written by Karl Lamb and John D. Klorer. The film stars Janice Rule, Dick Wesson, Ron Hagerthy and Ruth Roman. Starlift was made during the beginning of the Korean War and centers on an Air Force flyer's wish to meet a film star, and her fellow stars' efforts to perform for injured men at the air force base. Starlift features many of Warner Brothers top stars, including Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, James Cagney, Gene Nelson, Jane Wyman, Virginia Mayo and Phil Harris in cameo appearances as themselves.
Original Release
12/14/1951
US Release
12/14/1951
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Doris Day | Doris Day |
| Gordon MacRae | Gordon MacRae |
| Virginia Mayo | Virginia Mayo |
| Gene Nelson | Gene Nelson |
| Ruth Roman | Ruth Roman |
| Janice Rule | Nell Wayne |
| Dick Wesson | Sgt. Mike Nolan |
| Ron Hagerthy | Cpl. Rick Williams |
| Richard Webb | Col. Callan |
| Hayden Rorke | Chaplain |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Doris Day | Doris Day |
| Gordon MacRae | Gordon MacRae |
| Virginia Mayo | Virginia Mayo |
| Gene Nelson | Gene Nelson |
| Ruth Roman | Ruth Roman |
| Janice Rule | Nell Wayne |
| Dick Wesson | Sgt. Mike Nolan |
| Ron Hagerthy | Cpl. Rick Williams |
| Richard Webb | Col. Callan |
| Hayden Rorke | Chaplain |
| Howard St. John | Steve Rogers |
| James Cagney | James Cagney |
| Gary Cooper | Gary Cooper |
| Virginia Gibson | Virginia Gibson |
| Phil Harris | Phil Harris |
| Frank Lovejoy | Frank Lovejoy |
| Lucille Norman | Lucille Norman |
| Louella Parsons | Louella Parsons |
| Randolph Scott | Randolph Scott |
| Jane Wyman | Jane Wyman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert Arthur | Producer |
