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