
Air Force
Air Force
Air Force est un film de 1943 dirigé par Howard Hawks. Il relate l'histoire de l'équipage du Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Mary'Ann au début de la guerre du Pacifique de la Deuxième Guerre mondiale. Le film débute avec le vol de Californie à Hawaï du Mary-Ann. L'escadrille de B-17 non armés arrive sur l'aéroport de Hickam Field juste pendant l'attaque de Pearl Harbor des japonais le 7/12/1941. C'est basé sur un fait authentique. Les opérateurs radar américains avaient bien détecté les avions japonais en approche, mais avaient cru que c'était le vol de B17 attendus. Le B-17 "Mary Ann", cette fois-ci armé, poursuit seul son périple en direction de l'atoll de Wake et de la base de Clark Field (en) près de Manille aux Philippines, pendant les attaques des japonais et quelques heures avant qu'ils ne s'en emparent. C'est l'occasion de montrer les soldats américains courageux et déterminés, bien que sachant que leur situation est sans espoir..
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Arthur Kennedyas Bombardier
Walter Sandeas Joe - Mechanic at Clark Field (uncredited)
Pat Westas Soldier with Demolition Squad (uncredited)
Moroni Olsenas Col. Blake
James Flavinas Maj. A.M. Bagley
Pat Gleasonas Marine (uncredited)
Ray Montgomeryas Asst. Radio Operator Chester
Faye Emersonas Susan McMartin
Harry Lewisas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
James Millicanas Marine with Dog on Wake Island (uncredited)
Murray Alperas Butch - Demolition Squad Corporal (uncredited)
James Bushas Clark Field Control Officer (uncredited)
Warren Douglasas Hickam Field Control Officer (uncredited)
Ruth Fordas Nurse (uncredited)
Harry Careyas Crew Chief
Willard Robertsonas Colonel at Hickam Field
Leah Bairdas Nurse #2 (uncredited)
Ross Fordas Second Lieutenant (uncredited)
Charles Langas Soldier (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltzas First Lieutenant (uncredited)
Gig Youngas Co-Pilot
Ward Woodas Radio Operator Peterson
James Brownas Pilot Tex Rader
Stanley Ridgesas Maj. Mallory - Clark Field
Maurice Murphyas Harper's Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Tom Nealas Marine (uncredited)
George N. Neiseas Hickam Field Radio Operator (uncredited)
John Garfieldas Tail Gunner Joe Winocki
George Tobiasas Asst. Crew Chief
Charles Drakeas Navigator
Rand Brooksas Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Edward Brophyas Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan
William Hopperas Sergeant (uncredited)
Allan Laneas Marine (uncredited)
Frank Marloweas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Freddie Steeleas Marine (uncredited)
Dorothy Petersonas Mrs. Chester (uncredited)
Bill Kennedyas Marine (uncredited)
George Offerman, Jr.as Ground Crewman (uncredited)
Lynn Baggettas Nurse (uncredited)
William Forrestas Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)
Edwin Stanleyas Doctor Attending Quincannon (uncredited)
Bill Edwardsas Soldier (uncredited)
Richard Laneas Maj. W.G. Roberts
Marjorie Hoshelleas Nurse (uncredited)
John Ridgelyas Pilot
Ann Doranas Mrs. Mary Quincannon (uncredited)
Sol Gorssas Sergeant (uncredited)
Addison Richardsas Maj. Daniels
Charles Sullivanas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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