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A Yank in the R.A.F.
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A Yank in the R.A.F.

1941-09-26 · 98 min · ★ 5.6

War · Drama · Romance

An American pilot impulsively joins His Majesty's Royal Air Force in Britain in an attempt to impress his ex-girlfriend.

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Directors
Henry King
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tyrone PowerTyrone PowerTim Baker
Betty GrableBetty GrableCarol Brown
John SuttonJohn SuttonWing Commander Morley
Reginald GardinerReginald GardinerRoger Pillby
Donald StuartDonald StuartCorporal Harry Baker
Ralph ByrdRalph ByrdAl Bennett
Richard FraserRichard FraserThorndyke
Denis GreeneDenis GreeneFlight Lt. Redmond
Bruce LesterBruce LesterFlight Lt. Sterling Richardson
Lester MatthewsLester MatthewsGroup Captain
Frederick WorlockFrederick WorlockCanadian Major
Ethel GriffiesEthel GriffiesLady Fitzhugh
Morton LowryMorton LowrySquadron Leader Macbeth
Gilchrist StuartWales
Fortunio BonanovaFortunio BonanovaLouie - Headwaiter
James CravenJames CravenInstructor
G.P. HuntleyG.P. HuntleyRadio Operator
Stuart RobertsonIntelligence Officer
Dennis HoeyDennis HoeyIntelligence Officer
John BurtonCaptain (uncredited)

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