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