
Bombardier
Bombardier
Release: 1943-05-14·Runtime: 99m·★ 5.6
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
Stanley Andrewsas Congressman
Edward Peil Sr.as Officer
Larry Wheatas Doctor
Pat O'Brienas Chick Davis
Eddie Albertas Tom Hughes
Walter Reedas Jim Carter
Barton MacLaneas Archie Dixon
Charles Russellas Instructor
Joan Barclayas Buck's Secretary
John Calvertas Calvert the Magician
Richard Martinas Chito Rafferty
Hugh Beaumontas Soldier
Erford Gageas Meyer
Joe Kingas General Barnes
John Sheehanas Congressman
Randolph Scottas Buck Oliver
James Cravenas Major Morris
Bud Gearyas Sergeant
Lee Shumwayas Officer
Dick Winslowas Navigator
Leonard Strongas Japanese Officer
James Newillas Captain Rand
Charles D. Brownas Officer at Briefing
Martin Faustas Soldier
Walter Fenneras Congressman
Kirby Grantas Pilot
Lloyd Ingrahamas Colonel
Robert Middlemassas Officer
Murray Alperas Little Boy
Abner Bibermanas Japanese Sergeant
Paul Fixas Big Guy
Herbert Heyesas General
John Jamesas Buck's B-17 Co-Pilot
Mike Lallyas Co-Pilot
Cyril Ringas Captain Randall
Russell Wadeas Paul Harris
John Miljanas Charlie Craig
Eddie Hallas Douglas A-20 Crewman
Anne Shirleyas Burton Hughes
Robert Ryanas Joe Connors
Eddie Dewas Chick's B-17 Co-Pilot
Bruce Edwardsas Lieutenant Ellis
Neil Hamiltonas ColonelCrew
" />Lambert HillyerWriter
" />Robert WiseEditor
" />Vernon L. WalkerSpecial Effects
" />Robert AldrichSecond Assistant Director
" />Albert S. D'AgostinoArt Direction
" />Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer
" />Richard WallaceDirector
" />Nicholas MusuracaDirector of Photography
" />John TwistWriter