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