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Bombardier

1943-05-14 · 99 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · War

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.

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Directors
Richard Wallace
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienChick Davis
Randolph ScottRandolph ScottBuck Oliver
Anne ShirleyAnne ShirleyBurton Hughes
Eddie AlbertEddie AlbertTom Hughes
Walter ReedWalter ReedJim Carter
Robert RyanRobert RyanJoe Connors
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneArchie Dixon
Leonard StrongLeonard StrongJapanese Officer
Richard MartinRichard MartinChito Rafferty
Eugene L. EubankEugene L. Eubank
Russell WadeRussell WadePaul Harris
James NewillJames NewillCaptain Rand
John MiljanJohn MiljanCharlie Craig
Charles RussellCharles RussellInstructor
Murray AlperMurray AlperLittle Boy
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsCongressman
Joan BarclayJoan BarclayBuck's Secretary
Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontSoldier
Abner BibermanAbner BibermanJapanese Sergeant
Charles D. BrownCharles D. BrownOfficer at Briefing

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