
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
Charles D. Brownas Officer at Briefing
Walter Fenneras Congressman
Erford Gageas Meyer
Kirby Grantas Pilot
Edward Peil Sr.as Officer
Anne Shirleyas Burton Hughes
Walter Reedas Jim Carter
Robert Ryanas Joe Connors
John Calvertas Calvert the Magician
Neil Hamiltonas Colonel
Larry Wheatas Doctor
Richard Martinas Chito Rafferty
Martin Faustas Soldier
Herbert Heyesas General
Pat O'Brienas Chick Davis
John Miljanas Charlie Craig
Abner Bibermanas Japanese Sergeant
John Jamesas Buck's B-17 Co-Pilot
Lee Shumwayas Officer
Leonard Strongas Japanese Officer
Stanley Andrewsas Congressman
Eddie Dewas Chick's B-17 Co-Pilot
Bud Gearyas Sergeant
Lloyd Ingrahamas Colonel
Joe Kingas General Barnes
Dick Winslowas Navigator
Russell Wadeas Paul Harris
Charles Russellas Instructor
Murray Alperas Little Boy
Joan Barclayas Buck's Secretary
Eddie Hallas Douglas A-20 Crewman
Robert Middlemassas Officer
Eddie Albertas Tom Hughes
Barton MacLaneas Archie Dixon
James Cravenas Major Morris
Paul Fixas Big Guy
John Sheehanas Congressman
Randolph Scottas Buck Oliver
James Newillas Captain Rand
Hugh Beaumontas Soldier
Bruce Edwardsas Lieutenant Ellis
Mike Lallyas Co-Pilot
Cyril Ringas Captain RandallCrew
" />Lambert HillyerWriter
" />Vernon L. WalkerSpecial Effects
" />Richard WallaceDirector
" />Robert AldrichSecond Assistant Director
" />Nicholas MusuracaDirector of Photography
" />John TwistWriter
" />Albert S. D'AgostinoArt Direction
" />Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer
" />Robert WiseEditor