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