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