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