The Cold Blue
“They flew. They fought. They died. They won.”
Synopsis
A meditation on youth, war and stunning bravery, featuring footage, taken from the National Archives, from the documentary filmed in 1943 by legendary Hollywood director William Wyler about the famous Memphis Belle flying fortress and the gripping narration from some of the last surviving B-17 pilots.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erik Nelson
- Original Title
- The Cold Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, HBO, Vulcan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erik Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Erik Nelson
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is The Cold Blue about?
A meditation on youth, war and stunning bravery, featuring footage, taken from the National Archives, from the documentary filmed in 1943 by legendary Hollywood director William Wyler about the famous Memphis Belle flying fortress and the gripping narration from some of the last surviving B-17 pilots.
Who directed The Cold Blue?
The Cold Blue was directed by Erik Nelson.
Who stars in The Cold Blue?
The principal cast of The Cold Blue includes William Wyler.
When was The Cold Blue released and how long is it?
The Cold Blue was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cold Blue?
The Cold Blue holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).