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The Thousand Plane Raid (1969)

G | | Adventure, War | July 1969 (USA)
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A U.S. Air Force colonel convinces the Allies during World War II that a daylight bombing raid of Germany will bring a quick end to the war.

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Col. Greg Brandon
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Gabrielle
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Gen. Palmer
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Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard
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Group Commander
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Sgt. Kruger
Noam Pitlik ...
Lt. Jacoby
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Lt. Archer
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Capt. Douglass
Tim McIntire ...
Lt. Quimby
Barry Atwater ...
Gen. Conway
Scott Thomas ...
Lt. Richman
John Carter ...
Middleton
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Maj. Varga
Charles Dierkop ...
Railla
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A U.S. Air Force colonel convinces the Allies during World War II that a daylight bombing raid of Germany will bring a quick end to the war.

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After the group commander's B-17 crash-lands and explodes, one shot of the wreck as emergency crews rush to help is clearly of a B-29, not a B-17. See more »

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" If it' s a completely insane idea, it will get approved "
18 September 2011 | by (USA) – See all my reviews

World War Two had many facets which claim to have been the pivotal point of the conflict. Regardless, it took the whole industry of several countries to group themselves into the Allied cause, which eventually destroyed the Nazi dream of world dominance. This is one of the key elements which was essential towards that goal. The film is called " The Thousand Plane Raid " which was directed by Boris Sagal and penned by novelist Ralph Barker. It purports to tell the story of Col. Greg Brandon (Christopher George) who proposed to group together a thousand allied B-17 Bombers to destroy a specific target producing German fighter planes. He finds that he is troubled by both the British high command as well as his own men. In addition, those closest to him realize that he is obsessed with his idea and is losing touch with everyone. A good movie, though a bit melodramatic. Nevertheless, a solid action oriented story. A fine cast which includes J.D. Cannon, Gary Marshal, Michael Evans, Gavin MacLeod and Bo Hopkins as Capt. Douglass. Recommended to War buffs. ****
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