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