Bombardier
“See the bombing of Tokyo before your very eyes”
Synopsis
A documentary/drama about the training of bombardiers during WWII. Major Chick Davis proves to the U.S. Army the superiority of high altitude precision bombing, and establishes a school for bombardiers. Training is followed in semi-documentary style, with personal dramas in subplots. The climax is a spectacular sequence.
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Chick Davis
Randolph Scott
Buck Oliver
Anne Shirley
Burton Hughes
Eddie Albert
Tom Hughes
Walter Reed
Jim Carter
Robert Ryan
Joe Connors
Barton MacLane
Archie Dixon
Leonard Strong
Japanese Officer
Richard Martin
Chito Rafferty
Eugene L. Eubank
Eugene L. Eubank
Russell Wade
Paul Harris
James Newill
Captain Rand
John Miljan
Charlie Craig
Charles Russell
Instructor
Murray Alper
Little Boy
Stanley Andrews
Congressman
Joan Barclay
Buck's Secretary
Hugh Beaumont
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 14, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist, Lambert Hillyer
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Bombardier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
John Twist, Lambert Hillyer
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
Robert Wise
Robert Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
John Twist
Writer
Lambert Hillyer
Writer
Richard Wallace
Director
Robert Fellows
Producer
Robert Wise
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bombardier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bombardier about?
A documentary/drama about the training of bombardiers during WWII. Major Chick Davis proves to the U.S. Army the superiority of high altitude precision bombing, and establishes a school for bombardiers. Training is followed in semi-documentary style, with personal dramas in subplots. The climax is a spectacular sequence.
Who directed Bombardier?
Bombardier was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Bombardier?
The principal cast of Bombardier includes Pat O'Brien, Randolph Scott, Anne Shirley, Eddie Albert, Walter Reed.
When was Bombardier released and how long is it?
Bombardier was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Bombardier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bombardier was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bombardier?
Bombardier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).