
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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Ann Doranas Mrs. Mary Quincannon (uncredited)
Tom Nealas Marine (uncredited)
Edwin Stanleyas Doctor Attending Quincannon (uncredited)
Ward Woodas Radio Operator Peterson
William Hopperas Sergeant (uncredited)
Bill Kennedyas Marine (uncredited)
Theodore von Eltzas First Lieutenant (uncredited)
Sol Gorssas Sergeant (uncredited)
Edward Brophyas Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan
Marjorie Hoshelleas Nurse (uncredited)
Bill Edwardsas Soldier (uncredited)
Gig Youngas Co-Pilot
Addison Richardsas Maj. Daniels
Murray Alperas Butch - Demolition Squad Corporal (uncredited)
Freddie Steeleas Marine (uncredited)
Pat Westas Soldier with Demolition Squad (uncredited)
Willard Robertsonas Colonel at Hickam Field
Charles Sullivanas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Rand Brooksas Co-Pilot (uncredited)
James Bushas Clark Field Control Officer (uncredited)
James Brownas Pilot Tex Rader
Warren Douglasas Hickam Field Control Officer (uncredited)
William Forrestas Group Commander Jack Harper (uncredited)
Allan Laneas Marine (uncredited)
Harry Lewisas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Frank Marloweas Undetermined Role (uncredited)
Dorothy Petersonas Mrs. Chester (uncredited)
John Garfieldas Tail Gunner Joe Winocki
Arthur Kennedyas Bombardier
Ross Fordas Second Lieutenant (uncredited)
Maurice Murphyas Harper's Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Walter Sandeas Joe - Mechanic at Clark Field (uncredited)
John Ridgelyas Pilot
Charles Drakeas Navigator
Ray Montgomeryas Asst. Radio Operator Chester
James Millicanas Marine with Dog on Wake Island (uncredited)
Harry Careyas Crew Chief
Moroni Olsenas Col. Blake
Leah Bairdas Nurse #2 (uncredited)
Stanley Ridgesas Maj. Mallory - Clark Field
Lynn Baggettas Nurse (uncredited)
Charles Langas Soldier (uncredited)
Ruth Fordas Nurse (uncredited)
Pat Gleasonas Marine (uncredited)
George N. Neiseas Hickam Field Radio Operator (uncredited)
James Flavinas Maj. A.M. Bagley
George Offerman, Jr.as Ground Crewman (uncredited)
George Tobiasas Asst. Crew Chief
Richard Laneas Maj. W.G. Roberts
Faye Emersonas Susan McMartin
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