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