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