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