Flying Tigers
“Strong BRAVE MEN FLYING IN THE FACE OF DEATH THAT WE MAY Live”
Synopsis
Jim Gordon commands a unit of the famed Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group which fought the Japanese in China before America's entry into World War II. Gordon must send his outnumbered band of fighter pilots out against overwhelming odds while juggling the disparate personalities and problems of his fellow flyers.
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Flying Tigers 1942 Trailer HD | John Wayne | John Carroll | Anna Lee
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-31
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Jim Gordon
John Carroll
Woody Jason
Anna Lee
Brooke Elliott
Paul Kelly
Hap Smith
Gordon Jones
Alabama Smith
Mae Clarke
Verna Bales
Addison Richards
R.T. Lindsay
Edmund MacDonald
Blackie Bales
Bill Shirley
Dale
Tom Neal
Reardon
Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart
McCurdy
David Bruce
Lt. Barton
Chester Gan
Mike
Jimmie Dodd
McIntosh
Gregg Barton
Tex Norton
John James
Selby
Dorothy Kelly
Willie Fung
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Gamet, Barry Trivers
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Flying Tigers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Miller
Kenneth Gamet, Barry Trivers
Victor Young
Jack A. Marta
Ernest J. Nims
Department Leadership Roster
David Miller
Director
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Yakima Canutt
Stunt Coordinator
Barry Trivers
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flying Tigers
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What is Flying Tigers about?
Jim Gordon commands a unit of the famed Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group which fought the Japanese in China before America's entry into World War II. Gordon must send his outnumbered band of fighter pilots out against overwhelming odds while juggling the disparate personalities and problems of his fellow flyers.
Who directed Flying Tigers?
Flying Tigers was directed by David Miller.
Who stars in Flying Tigers?
The principal cast of Flying Tigers includes John Wayne, John Carroll, Anna Lee, Paul Kelly, Gordon Jones.
When was Flying Tigers released and how long is it?
Flying Tigers was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Flying Tigers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flying Tigers was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flying Tigers?
Flying Tigers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).