The Thundering 8th
“They were America's first TOP GUNS!”
Synopsis
Veteran WWII fighter pilot, Joe Sarnowski, reflects back on his service as an American fighter ace. His pained memories of both love and war are told in the classic WWII movie tradition with a very unique and bold style.
Top Cast
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Donald Borza II
Joe Sarnowski
Ewing Miles Brown
William Howard
Bo Hopkins
Col. Thompson
June Lockhart
Margaret Howard
Ron Masak
Spike Sills
Don Most
Crew Chief
Jan-Michael Vincent
Capt. Otis Buchwald
Larry Wilcox
Capt. 'Papa Bear' Wilson
William Windom
Old Joe
Kommerina DeYoung
Kommerina
Steve Emmerling
German Soldier
Marguerite Hickey
Nurse Williams
Mylan Janoplis
Jonathan Pitt
Lt. Emerson
T.J. Thyne
Rat Racer
Tom Druilhet
American Soldier (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Borza II
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Borza II
- Original Title
- The Thundering 8th
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Popcorn Pictures, Thunderbolt Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Borza II
Donald Borza II
Donald Borza II
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Borza II
Producer
Donald Borza II
Director
Donald Borza II
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thundering 8th
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What is The Thundering 8th about?
Veteran WWII fighter pilot, Joe Sarnowski, reflects back on his service as an American fighter ace. His pained memories of both love and war are told in the classic WWII movie tradition with a very unique and bold style.
Who directed The Thundering 8th?
The Thundering 8th was directed by Donald Borza II.
Who stars in The Thundering 8th?
The principal cast of The Thundering 8th includes Donald Borza II, Ewing Miles Brown, Bo Hopkins, June Lockhart, Ron Masak.
When was The Thundering 8th released and how long is it?
The Thundering 8th was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.