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