

Bombardier
1943-05-14 · 99 min · ★ 5.7
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'BrienChick Davis
Randolph ScottBuck Oliver
Anne ShirleyBurton Hughes
Eddie AlbertTom Hughes
Walter ReedJim Carter
Robert RyanJoe Connors
Barton MacLaneArchie Dixon
Leonard StrongJapanese Officer
Richard MartinChito Rafferty
Russell WadePaul Harris
James NewillCaptain Rand
John MiljanCharlie Craig
Charles RussellInstructor
Murray AlperLittle Boy
Stanley AndrewsCongressman
Joan BarclayBuck's Secretary
Hugh BeaumontSoldier
Abner BibermanJapanese Sergeant
Charles D. BrownOfficer at BriefingTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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