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