A Guy Named Joe

Nan
2h 0m
1949
6.6 /10 (54)

A guy—a gal—a pal—it’s swell!

Overview

A cocky U.S. Army Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he's sent back to Earth by a heavenly General with a new assignment.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1949-01-08

Top Billed Cast

Spencer Tracy

Pete Sandidge

Irene Dunne

Dorinda Durston

Van Johnson

Ted Randall

Ward Bond

Al Yackey

James Gleason

“Nails” Kilpatrick

Lionel Barrymore

The General

Barry Nelson

Dick Rumney

Esther Williams

Ellen Bright

Henry O'Neill

Col. Sykes

Don DeFore

James J. Rourke

Charles Smith

Sanderson

Addison Richards

Maj. Corbett

Irving Bacon

Cpl. Henderson (uncredited)

Eve Whitney

Rourke’s girlfriend (uncredited)

Kirk Alyn

Officer in Heaven (uncredited)

Bill Arthur

Cadet (uncredited)

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