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