Air Force
“GIANTS OF THE SKY...blazing a trail to victory!”
Synopsis
The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Air Force Original Trailer 1943
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-07-24
Top Cast
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John Ridgely
Pilot
Gig Young
Co-Pilot
John Garfield
Tail Gunner Joe Winocki
Arthur Kennedy
Bombardier
George Tobias
Asst. Crew Chief
Charles Drake
Navigator
Harry Carey
Crew Chief
Ward Wood
Radio Operator Peterson
Ray Montgomery
Asst. Radio Operator Chester
James Brown
Pilot Tex Rader
Stanley Ridges
Maj. Mallory - Clark Field
Willard Robertson
Colonel at Hickam Field
Moroni Olsen
Col. Blake
Edward Brophy
Marine Sgt. J.J. Callahan
Richard Lane
Maj. W.G. Roberts
Bill Crago
Lieut. P T. Moran
Faye Emerson
Susan McMartin
Addison Richards
Maj. Daniels
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Air Force
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Dudley Nichols, Howard Hawks
Franz Waxman
James Wong Howe
George Amy
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Howard Hawks
Director
George Amy
Editor
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Air Force
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Air Force about?
The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.
Who directed Air Force?
Air Force was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in Air Force?
The principal cast of Air Force includes John Ridgely, Gig Young, John Garfield, Arthur Kennedy, George Tobias.
When was Air Force released and how long is it?
Air Force was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Air Force?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Air Force was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Air Force?
Air Force holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).