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