U.S. Navy pilot Frank 'Spig' Wead is a fun-loving and rowdy adventurer, as well as a passionate advocate for Naval aviation. His dedication to promoting the Navy's flying program comes at a cost, straining his marriage and family life. After an accident leaves him paralyzed, Spig channels his energies into screenwriting, finding success and acclaim. When the U.S. enters World War II, Spig is determined to continue serving, pleading for reinstatement in the Navy despite his paralysis, and ultimately making a significant contribution to the war effort. Cast: - John Wayne as Frank W. "Spig" Wead - Dan Dailey as "Jughead" Carson - Maureen O'Hara as Min Wead - Ward Bond as John Dodge - Ken Curtis as John Dale Price - Edmund Lowe as Adm. Moffett - Kenneth Tobey as Capt. Herbert Allen Hazard - James Todd as Jack Travis - Barry Kelley as Capt. Jock Clark - Sig Ruman as Manager - Henry O'Neill as Capt. Spear - Willis Bouchey as Barton - Dorothy Jordan as Rose Brentmann - Tige Andrews as Arizona Pincus Runtime: 110 minutes.