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