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Bombardier

  • 19431943
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Randolph Scott, Pat O'Brien, and Anne Shirley in Bombardier (1943)
Major "Chick" Davis is convinced that high-level bombing will win the next war. He convinces the powers-that-be to set up a bombardier school. He efficiently sets about training the USAAF's first generation of high-level bombardiers.
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Major "Chick" Davis is convinced that high-level bombing will win the next war. He convinces the powers-that-be to set up a bombardier school. He efficiently sets about training the USAAF's ... Read allMajor "Chick" Davis is convinced that high-level bombing will win the next war. He convinces the powers-that-be to set up a bombardier school. He efficiently sets about training the USAAF's first generation of high-level bombardiers.Major "Chick" Davis is convinced that high-level bombing will win the next war. He convinces the powers-that-be to set up a bombardier school. He efficiently sets about training the USAAF's first generation of high-level bombardiers.

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  • Directors
    • Richard Wallace
    • Lambert Hillyer(aerial sequences)
  • Writers
    • John Twist(screenplay)
    • Martin Rackin(story)
  • Stars
    • Pat O'Brien
    • Randolph Scott
    • Anne Shirley
  • Directors
    • Richard Wallace
    • Lambert Hillyer(aerial sequences)
  • Writers
    • John Twist(screenplay)
    • Martin Rackin(story)
  • Stars
    • Pat O'Brien
    • Randolph Scott
    • Anne Shirley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Randolph Scott, Pat O'Brien, and Anne Shirley in Bombardier (1943)
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    Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien
    • Maj. Chick Davis
    Randolph Scott
    Randolph Scott
    • Capt. Buck Oliver
    Anne Shirley
    Anne Shirley
    • Burton Hughes
    Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert
    • Tom Hughes
    Walter Reed
    Walter Reed
    • Jim Carter
    Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan
    • Joe Connors
    Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane
    • Sgt. Archie Dixon
    Leonard Strong
    Leonard Strong
    • Japanese Officer
    Richard Martin
    Richard Martin
    • Chito Rafferty
    Russell Wade
    Russell Wade
    • Paul Harris
    James Newill
    James Newill
    • Capt. Rand
    John Miljan
    John Miljan
    • Chaplain Charlie Craig
    Charles Russell
    Charles Russell
    • Instructor
    Eugene L. Eubank
    • General Eubank
    • (as Brigadier-General Eugene L. Eubank)
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Little Boy - Spy
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Congressman
    • (uncredited)
    Joan Barclay
    Joan Barclay
    • Buck's Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Richard Wallace
      • Lambert Hillyer(aerial sequences) (uncredited)
    • Writers
      • John Twist(screenplay) (story)
      • Martin Rackin(story)
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    • Trivia
      The "American" bomb sight mentioned throughout the movie was the Norden bomb sight whose secret was almost as closely guarded as the development of the atomic bomb. It used a mechanical computer and linkage to the plane's autopilot to achieve an accuracy of hitting with 75 feet of the target from an altitude of 12000 feet. All members of the bomber's crew were ordered to destroy the sight at all costs if the plane was going to crash. Many ships carried a hand grenade to place under the sight to assure total destruction. It was used as late as 1967 to drop sensors along the Ho Chi Minh trail in Viet Nam.
    • Goofs
      The Douglas B18's, Beechcraft AT11's and B17 aircraft all sport national markings found from May 1942 until June 1943, yet a considerable part of this film takes place before Pearl Harbor.
    • Quotes

      Burton Hughes: You're quite an entomologist.

      Sgt. Archie Dixon: Nope! But I know all about bugs.

    • Crazy credits
      Brigadier General Eugene L. Eubank is billed first because he is credited in the forward before any cast is mentioned, and he is not listed in the comprehensive end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      References Hyvästi, herra Chips (1939)
    • Soundtracks
      Song of the Bombardiers
      (1942) (published title)

      On-screen title: "Song of the U. S. Bombardiers"

      Music by M.K. Jerome (as M. K. Jerome)

      Lyrics by Jack Scholl

      Played during the opening and closing credits and often in the score

      Sung by the audience at the magic show

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    6/10
    Knute Rockne Joins the Army Air Corps
    Pat O'Brien takes his Knute Rockne character and joins the Army Air Corps in Bombardier and he and Randolph Scott have a disagreement as far as air tactics go. Scott wants to do things as they do in the RAF where he's been an observer. Fly in low and drop bombs and avoid being shot at.

    O'Brien is more interested in technology. Develop and learn how to use an accurate bombsight so you can be up around 20,000 feet and only have to worry about enemy planes which presumably your fighter escort has to deal with.

    But since these guys are friends it's a good natured fight as both are in the business of training bombardiers. Among the familiar faces they train are Eddie Albert and Robert Ryan before both went in the service themselves.

    Bombardier is so very dated now, but still entertaining. The advances in technology are light years beyond what O'Brien and Scott are dealing with. Film buffs who are air historians might like it though.
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    • Feb 23, 2006

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ohne Rücksicht auf Verluste
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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