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