The Rear Gunner
Synopsis
Documentary-style drama on training of aerial rear gunners in World War II. Private PeeWee Williams, a Kansas farm boy, transforms his home-grown shooting skills into those necessary to an aerial gunner in the tail turret of an American bomber. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Gilbert
- Original Title
- The Rear Gunner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Army Air Forces, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Enright
Edwin Gilbert
James Van Trees, Ted D. McCord
Louis Hesse
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Enright
Director
Edwin Gilbert
Writer
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Louis Hesse
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rear Gunner
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What is The Rear Gunner about?
Documentary-style drama on training of aerial rear gunners in World War II. Private PeeWee Williams, a Kansas farm boy, transforms his home-grown shooting skills into those necessary to an aerial gunner in the tail turret of an American bomber. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Who directed The Rear Gunner?
The Rear Gunner was directed by Ray Enright.
Who stars in The Rear Gunner?
The principal cast of The Rear Gunner includes Burgess Meredith, Ronald Reagan, Tom Neal, Dane Clark, Jonathan Hale.
When was The Rear Gunner released and how long is it?
The Rear Gunner was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 26m.