Combat America
Synopsis
Produced in 1943 under the guidance of Army Air Force Lieutenant Clark Gable, this film follows a single 8th Air Force B-17 crew from training through a series of missions over Europe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lee Mahin
- Original Title
- Combat America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Office of War Information
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lee Mahin
Andrew J. McIntyre
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew J. McIntyre
Director of Photography
John Lee Mahin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Combat America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Combat America about?
Produced in 1943 under the guidance of Army Air Force Lieutenant Clark Gable, this film follows a single 8th Air Force B-17 crew from training through a series of missions over Europe.
Who directed Combat America?
Combat America was directed by John Lee Mahin.
Who stars in Combat America?
The principal cast of Combat America includes Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Frances Langford.
When was Combat America released and how long is it?
Combat America was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.