
Bombardier
Bombardier
Release: 1943-05-14·Runtime: 99m·★ 5.6
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
Barton MacLaneas Archie Dixon
Herbert Heyesas General
John Sheehanas Congressman
Pat O'Brienas Chick Davis
Richard Martinas Chito Rafferty
Russell Wadeas Paul Harris
Charles Russellas Instructor
Murray Alperas Little Boy
Hugh Beaumontas Soldier
Abner Bibermanas Japanese Sergeant
John Calvertas Calvert the Magician
Randolph Scottas Buck Oliver
Anne Shirleyas Burton Hughes
Joan Barclayas Buck's Secretary
Bruce Edwardsas Lieutenant Ellis
Martin Faustas Soldier
Erford Gageas Meyer
Bud Gearyas Sergeant
Leonard Strongas Japanese Officer
Stanley Andrewsas Congressman
Walter Fenneras Congressman
Lloyd Ingrahamas Colonel
John Jamesas Buck's B-17 Co-Pilot
Joe Kingas General Barnes
Edward Peil Sr.as Officer
Lee Shumwayas Officer
John Miljanas Charlie Craig
Eddie Albertas Tom Hughes
Walter Reedas Jim Carter
Robert Ryanas Joe Connors
James Newillas Captain Rand
Charles D. Brownas Officer at Briefing
Neil Hamiltonas Colonel
James Cravenas Major Morris
Eddie Dewas Chick's B-17 Co-Pilot
Kirby Grantas Pilot
Dick Winslowas Navigator
Paul Fixas Big Guy
Eddie Hallas Douglas A-20 Crewman
Mike Lallyas Co-Pilot
Cyril Ringas Captain Randall
Larry Wheatas Doctor
Robert Middlemassas OfficerCrew
" />Lambert HillyerWriter
" />Robert AldrichSecond Assistant Director
" />Nicholas MusuracaDirector of Photography
" />Albert S. D'AgostinoArt Direction
" />Robert WiseEditor
" />Richard WallaceDirector
" />John TwistWriter
" />Vernon L. WalkerSpecial Effects
" />Roy WebbOriginal Music Composer