Dive Bomber
“WINGS TO THE WIND...EYES TO THE SKIES!”
Synopsis
A military surgeon teams with a ranking navy flyer to develop a high-altitude suit which will protect pilots from blacking out when they go into a steep dive.
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Dive Bomber - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-31
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Douglas S. Lee
Fred MacMurray
Joe Blake
Ralph Bellamy
Lance Rogers
Alexis Smith
Linda Fisher
Robert Armstrong
Art Lyons
Regis Toomey
Tim Griffin
Allen Jenkins
Lucky James
Craig Stevens
John Thomas Anthony III
Herbert Anderson
Chubby Markham
Moroni Olsen
Senior Surgeon at San Diego
Dennie Moore
Mrs. James
Louis Jean Heydt
Swede Larson
Cliff Nazarro
Corps Man
Russell Hicks
Awards Speaker (uncredited)
Howard Hickman
Admiral (uncredited)
Charles Smith
Bellboy (uncredited)
Ann Doran
Joe's Blind Date (uncredited)
Addison Richards
Surgeon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Diego, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 30, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buckner, Frank Wead
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Dive Bomber
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Robert Buckner, Frank Wead
Max Steiner
Winton C. Hoch, Elmer Dyer, Bert Glennon, Charles A. Marshall
George Amy
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Robert Buckner
Screenplay
Frank Wead
Screenplay
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
George Amy
Editor
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: World War II
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Michael Curtiz
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Oscars 1942
Nominees and selected films for the 14th Academy Awards (ceremony year 1942).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dive Bomber
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What is Dive Bomber about?
A military surgeon teams with a ranking navy flyer to develop a high-altitude suit which will protect pilots from blacking out when they go into a steep dive.
Who directed Dive Bomber?
Dive Bomber was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Dive Bomber?
The principal cast of Dive Bomber includes Errol Flynn, Fred MacMurray, Ralph Bellamy, Alexis Smith, Robert Armstrong.
When was Dive Bomber released and how long is it?
Dive Bomber was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Dive Bomber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dive Bomber was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dive Bomber?
Dive Bomber holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).