Aerial Gunner
“THRILLS...ACTION...Somewhere in the Pacific”
Synopsis
Old rivals are pitted against each other in basic training and fight for the same woman.
Top Cast
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Chester Morris
Foxy Pattis
Richard Arlen
Jon Davis
Jimmy Lydon
Sandy Lunt
Amelita Ward
Peggy Lunt
Dick Purcell
Lancelot 'Gadget' Blaine
Keith Richards
Henry Jones
William Benedict
Jackson 'Sleepy' Laswell
Olive Blakeney
Mrs. Lunt
Robert Mitchum
Sgt. Benson (uncredited)
Kirk Alyn
Officer in Canteen (uncredited)
Jeff Corey
Flight Crew Member (uncredited)
Edward Earle
Squadron Commanding Officer (uncredited)
Frank Fenton
Colonel - HAGS CO (uncredited)
Gil Frye
Lt. Brandt - Bomber Pilot (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Doctor (uncredited)
John James
Johnson - Failed Gunnery Trainee (uncredited)
Charles J. Jordan
Trainer
William Marshall
Sprague - Air Corps Stenographer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Pine
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- Aerial Gunner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Pine
Maxwell Shane, Jack F. Dailey
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Fred Jackman Jr.
William H. Ziegler
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
William H. Pine
Director
William H. Pine
Producer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aerial Gunner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aerial Gunner about?
Old rivals are pitted against each other in basic training and fight for the same woman.
Who directed Aerial Gunner?
Aerial Gunner was directed by William H. Pine.
Who stars in Aerial Gunner?
The principal cast of Aerial Gunner includes Chester Morris, Richard Arlen, Jimmy Lydon, Amelita Ward, Dick Purcell.
When was Aerial Gunner released and how long is it?
Aerial Gunner was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Aerial Gunner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aerial Gunner was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.