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