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