
Bombardier
Bombardier
Release: 1943-05-14·Runtime: 99m·★ 5.7
DramaWar
A documentary/drama about the training of bombardiers during WWII. Major Chick Davis proves to the U.S. Army the superiority of high altitude precision bombing, and establishes a school for bombardiers. Training is followed in semi-documentary style, with personal dramas in subplots. The climax is a spectacular sequence.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
Martin Faustas Soldier
Kirby Grantas Pilot
John Miljanas Charlie Craig
John Calvertas Calvert the Magician
Eddie Dewas Chick's B-17 Co-Pilot
Paul Fixas Big Guy
Eddie Hallas Douglas A-20 Crewman
Cyril Ringas Captain Randall
Lee Shumwayas Officer
Larry Wheatas Doctor
Walter Reedas Jim Carter
Richard Martinas Chito Rafferty
Russell Wadeas Paul Harris
James Newillas Captain Rand
Lloyd Ingrahamas Colonel
Edward Peil Sr.as Officer
John Sheehanas Congressman
Eddie Albertas Tom Hughes
Joe Kingas General Barnes
Stanley Andrewsas Congressman
Robert Middlemassas Officer
Dick Winslowas Navigator
James Cravenas Major Morris
Neil Hamiltonas Colonel
John Jamesas Buck's B-17 Co-Pilot
Pat O'Brienas Chick Davis
Leonard Strongas Japanese Officer
Charles Russellas Instructor
Joan Barclayas Buck's Secretary
Hugh Beaumontas Soldier
Abner Bibermanas Japanese Sergeant
Walter Fenneras Congressman
Randolph Scottas Buck Oliver
Robert Ryanas Joe Connors
Barton MacLaneas Archie Dixon
Erford Gageas Meyer
Bud Gearyas Sergeant
Herbert Heyesas General
Mike Lallyas Co-Pilot
Anne Shirleyas Burton Hughes
Murray Alperas Little Boy
Charles D. Brownas Officer at Briefing
Bruce Edwardsas Lieutenant EllisCrew
" />Robert AldrichSecond Assistant Director
" />Richard WallaceDirector
" />Lambert HillyerWriter
" />Nicholas MusuracaDirector of Photography
" />Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer
" />Vernon L. WalkerSpecial Effects
" />John TwistWriter
" />Robert WiseEditor
" />Albert S. D'AgostinoArt Direction