Based on the novel by James Michener, this film stars William Holden as Harry Brubaker, a former military pilot who served in World War II. When hes called back into duty during the Korean conflict, Brubaker is angry, believing hes already served his country and needs to devote himself to his wife Nancy (Grace Kelly) and their children. However, he accepts his commission and is sent back into action as a pilot, with a special assignment to blow up five strategically crucial bridges in Korean territory. This drama, which focuses on the danger and futility of war, also features Frederic March as an admiral who respects the tremendous danger of Brubakers assignment, and Mickey Rooney as an ill-fated helicopter pilot. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide