The High and the Mighty (All Region DVD) 1954 John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day

When a commercial airliner develops engine problems on a trans-Pacific flight and the pilot loses his nerve, it is up to the washed-up co-pilot to bring the plane in safely.
Director: William A. Wellman
BACKED OUT: Spencer Tracy was originally cast as Dan Roman. He backed out of the film, however, after hearing several negative comments about how strict Director William A. Wellman was.