‘The Flying Missile’: When Cold War Cinema Can’t Pick a Mood

Glenn Ford plays a submarine commander planning to launch a missile under water.

The JB-2 Loon, in “The Flying Missile.” Columbia Pictures

NR | 1h 31m | Drama, War | 1950

Glenn Ford was one of the most adaptable stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Whether saddling up in a Western, charming his way through romances, or nailing comedic timing, Ford owned the screen. His performances felt natural, even when the material wasn’t.