Bombardier
Bombardier
Release: 1943-05-14·Runtime: 99m·★ 5.6
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
Lee Shumwayas Officer
Randolph Scottas Buck Oliver
Eddie Albertas Tom Hughes
Bruce Edwardsas Lieutenant Ellis
Walter Fenneras Congressman
Paul Fixas Big Guy
Kirby Grantas Pilot
Lloyd Ingrahamas Colonel
Joe Kingas General Barnes
Martin Faustas Soldier
Richard Martinas Chito Rafferty
Hugh Beaumontas Soldier
Bud Gearyas Sergeant
Mike Lallyas Co-Pilot
Edward Peil Sr.as Officer
Walter Reedas Jim Carter
Murray Alperas Little Boy
John Calvertas Calvert the Magician
Neil Hamiltonas Colonel
Pat O'Brienas Chick Davis
Joan Barclayas Buck's Secretary
Erford Gageas Meyer
John Sheehanas Congressman
Larry Wheatas Doctor
Dick Winslowas Navigator
John Miljanas Charlie Craig
John Jamesas Buck's B-17 Co-Pilot
Charles D. Brownas Officer at Briefing
James Cravenas Major Morris
Charles Russellas Instructor
Anne Shirleyas Burton Hughes
Barton MacLaneas Archie Dixon
Leonard Strongas Japanese Officer
Russell Wadeas Paul Harris
Abner Bibermanas Japanese Sergeant
Robert Ryanas Joe Connors
Stanley Andrewsas Congressman
Eddie Hallas Douglas A-20 Crewman
Herbert Heyesas General
Robert Middlemassas Officer
James Newillas Captain Rand
Eddie Dewas Chick's B-17 Co-Pilot
Cyril Ringas Captain RandallCrew
" />ReniéCostume Design
" />John TwistWriter
" />Richard WallaceDirector
" />Robert AldrichSecond Assistant Director
" />Albert S. D'AgostinoArt Direction
" />Vernon L. WalkerSpecial Effects
" />Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer
" />Robert WiseEditor
" />Nicholas MusuracaDirector of Photography
" />Lambert HillyerWriter