The Big Lift
1950, English. Directed by George Seaton.
From the Ruins came Hope and Despair
The Berlin Air Lift from the point of view of two Air Force NCOs who navigate romance in a bombed out post WW2 Germany.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Big Lift is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- George SeatonDirector
- Montgomery CliftSgt. 1st Class Danny MacCullough
- Paul DouglasMSgt. Henry "Hank" Kowalski
- Cornell BorchersFrederica Burkhardt
- Bruni LöbelGerda
- O.E. HasseStieber
- Dante V. MorelCapt. Dante V. Morel
- John R. MasonCapt. John R. Mason
- Gail R. PlushCapt. Gail R. Plush
- Mack BlevinsCapt. Mack Blevins
- William A. StewartCapt. William A. Stewart
- Alfred L. Freiburger1st Lt. Alfred L. Freiburger
- Gerald Arons1st Lt. Gerald Arons
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1950
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- George Seaton
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How long is The Big Lift?
The Big Lift runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does The Big Lift have a post-credits scene?
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The Big Lift parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Lift is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Big Lift on?
The Big Lift is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Lift?
If you liked The Big Lift, try Hill 24 Doesn't Answer, A Time to Love and a Time to Die, Dear John.
Who directed The Big Lift?
The Big Lift (1950) was directed by George Seaton and stars Montgomery Clift, Paul Douglas, Cornell Borchers.