Parachute Battalion
“Thrill TO THE DRAMA OF UNCLE SAM'S NEW JUMP FIGHTERS!...”
Synopsis
Pre-Pearl Harbor propaganda film about young Americans, from various social backgrounds, who undergo parachute training at Fort Benning prior to becoming paratroopers.
Top Cast
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Robert Preston
Donald Morse
Edmond O'Brien
William Mayberry Burke
Buddy Ebsen
Jeff Hollis
Nancy Kelly
Kit Richards
Harry Carey
Bill Richards
Paul Kelly
Tex McBride
Richard Cromwell
Spence
Robert Barrat
Col. Burke
Edward Fielding
Chief Of Infantry
Erville Alderson
Pa Hollis
Kathryn Sheldon
Ma Hollis
Selmer Jackson
Thomas Morse
Grant Withers
Captain
Lee Bonnell
Private
Robert Smith
Private
Gayne Whitman
Staff Officer
Douglas Evans
Radio Announcer (voice)
Eddie Dunn
Recruiting Sergeant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlanta, Georgia
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugh Fite, John Twist
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Parachute Battalion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Hugh Fite, John Twist
Roy Webb
J. Roy Hunt
Theron Warth
Howard Benedict
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Hugh Fite
Screenplay
Howard Benedict
Producer
John Twist
Screenplay
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Renié
Costume Design
Theron Warth
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parachute Battalion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Parachute Battalion about?
Pre-Pearl Harbor propaganda film about young Americans, from various social backgrounds, who undergo parachute training at Fort Benning prior to becoming paratroopers.
Who directed Parachute Battalion?
Parachute Battalion was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Parachute Battalion?
The principal cast of Parachute Battalion includes Robert Preston, Edmond O'Brien, Buddy Ebsen, Nancy Kelly, Harry Carey.
When was Parachute Battalion released and how long is it?
Parachute Battalion was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Parachute Battalion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parachute Battalion was composed by Roy Webb.