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