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Above and Beyond is a 1952 American MGM docudrama about Paul Tibbets, the United States Army Air Forces pilot who commanded the Enola Gay on the mission that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. The film combines a dramatized account of Tibbets's wartime role with the historical subject of the atomic bombing. It belongs to the postwar cycle of American films that revisited major events of World War II through the experiences of named military personnel. Its subject places it within historical war cinema and docudrama.
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How good is Above and Beyond?
Above and Beyond scores 6.54/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Docudrama category.
What are the best alternatives to Above and Beyond?
See our alternatives page for Above and Beyond for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Aces: A Story of the First Air War, The Gallant Hours, Hiroshima: BBC History of World War II.
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