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