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The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944)

45 min  -  Documentary | History | War  -   13 April 1944 (USA)
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Documentary about the 25th and last bombing mission of a B17, the "Memphis Belle". The "Memphis Belle" took part in a great bombing raid on sub-pens in Wilhelmshafen... See full summary »

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William Wyler
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The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress -- Documentary about the 25th and last bombing mission of a B17, the "Memphis Belle". The "Memphis Belle" took part in a great bombing raid on sub-pens in Wilhelmshafen, Germany. On their way they encounterd heavy AA fire and interceptors.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Stanley Wray Stanley Wray ...
Himself - Group Commander (as Colonel Stanley Wray)
Robert Morgan Robert Morgan ...
Himself - Pilot (as Captain Robert Morgan)
James A. Verinis James A. Verinis ...
Himself - Co-Pilot (as Captain Jim Verinis)
Robert J. Hanson Robert J. Hanson ...
Himself - Radio Operator (as Sergeant Bob Hanson)
Charles B. Leighton Charles B. Leighton ...
Himself - Navigator (as Captain Chuck Leighton)
Harold P. Loch Harold P. Loch ...
Himself - Engineer and Top Turret Gunner (as Sergeant Harold Loch)
John P. Quinlan John P. Quinlan ...
Himself - Tail Gunner (as Sergeant John Quinlan)
Cecil H. Scott Cecil H. Scott ...
Himself - Turret Gunner (as Sergeant Cecil Scott)
Vince Evans Vince Evans ...
Himself - Bombardier (as Captain Vincent Evans)
Clarence E. Winchell Clarence E. Winchell ...
Himself - Waist Gunner (as Sergeant Bill Winchell)
Casimer A. Nastal Casimer A. Nastal ...
Himself - Waist Gunner (as Sergeant Tony Nastal)
Haywood Hansell Haywood Hansell ...
Himself - USAAF (as Brigadier General Hansell)
King George VI King George VI ...
Himself - Congratulates Crew of Memphis Belle
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother ...
Herself - Congratulates Crew of Memphis Belle
Ira C. Eaker Ira C. Eaker ...
Himself - Commander: 8th Air Force (as General Eaker)
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Documentary about the 25th and last bombing mission of a B17, the "Memphis Belle". The "Memphis Belle" took part in a great bombing raid on sub-pens in Wilhelmshafen, Germany. On their way they encounterd heavy AA fire and interceptors. Written by Stephan Eichenberg <eichenbe@fak-cbg.tu-muenchen.de>  

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Aviation | Propaganda | World War Two | Bomber | Military  | See more »

Taglines:

Fly and Fight with the Crew on an Actual Bombing Mission Over Germany!

Genres:

Documentary | History | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Director William Wyler was injured when an anti-aircraft shell exploded close to where he was sitting in the aircraft, resulting in him losing most of his hearing in one ear. See more »

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Featured in "Zomergasten: Episode #3.1" (1990) See more »