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The Big Lift is a 1950 American drama war film on location in the city of Berlin, Germany, that tells the story of "Operation Vittles", the 1948–49 Berlin Airlift, through the experiences of two U.S. Air Force sergeants (played by Montgomery Clift and Paul Douglas).
The Big Lift: Directed by George Seaton. With Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers, Bruni Löbel. Experiences of two Air Force sergeants during the 1948 Berlin Airlift.
- (1.7K)
- Drama, War
- George Seaton
- 1950-07-14
Nov 7, 2018 · The Big Lift is a true account of the Berlin Airlift, which provided food and supplies to the Western sector of Berlin during the Soviet's blockade of Berlin. Sgt. Danny MacCullough...
- 119 min
- 452.2K
- The Film Detective
A movie that blends historical reality and fiction, featuring Montgomery Clift and Paul Douglas as American soldiers who fall in love with German women during the 1948 Berlin Airlift. The film explores the challenges and tensions of the post-war era and the Cold War.
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- George Seaton
- Drama
- Montgomery Clift
The Big Lift (1950) - Full Length Classic Movie, Berlin Airlift. Russians blockade West Berlin and the Allies supply the starving city, flying cargo planes i...
- 102 min
- 16.9K
- Manic Movies
The Big lift (War, 1950) Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers | Movie, Subtitles. From the Ruins came Hope and Despair! Experiences of two Air Force sergeants during the 1948...
- 118 min
- 180.8K
- Cult Cinema Classics
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A semi-documentary about the 1948 Berlin Airlift, featuring two US Air Force sergeants who fly supplies into the blockaded city and face personal and political challenges. The film shows the aerial and ground operations, the Berliners' life and struggles, and the romance and conflict of the main characters.
