Set aboard an aircraft carrier in Korean waters during the Korean War, "Flat Top" follows Group Commander Dan Collier as he reminisces about the intense days of air combat against Japan during World War II. Through flashbacks, Collier recalls the squadron's arrival under Executive Officer Joe Rodgers, the critical campaigns they fought, and their desperate struggle for survival leading up to the end of the war. Cast: - Sterling Hayden as Cmdr. Dan Collier - Richard Carlson as Lt. (j.g.) Joe Rodgers - William Phipps as Red Kelley - John Bromfield as Ens. Snakehips McKay - Keith Larsen as Ens. Barney Smith / Barney Oldfield - William Schallert as Ens. Longfellow - Todd Karns as Judge - Phyllis Coates as Dorothy Collier - Dave Willock as Willie - Walter Coy as Air Group Commander - Jack Larson as "Scuttlebutt" Sailor Runtime: 85 minutes