The Thousand Plane Raid
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6.4In 1943, Colonel Greg Brandon, stationed at an United States Army Air Forces 8th Air Force, 103rd Bomb Group base in England, repeatedly attempts to persuade superiors that massive daylight bombing will hasten the end of World War II. In spite of the mission's extreme difficulty, his plan is finally put into effect against a German aircraft factory. During preparation for the raid, Brandon alienates his men by insisting that normal bombing operations continue. His disdain for cautious Lieutenant Archer and brash RAF Wing Commander Trafton Howard further antagonizes his associates, including his girl friend, WAC Lieutenant Gabrielle Ames. When his bomber crashes the morning of the mission, Brandon boards a bomber manned by Archer and Howard. During the effective air raid, he is impressed by Archer's courage and Howard's judgment.
Released: 1969-07-1593 minDir: Boris SagalAdventure, War
Cast
- Christopher George as Col. Greg Brandon
- Laraine Stephens as Gabrielle
- J.D. Cannon as Gen. Palmer
- Gary Marshall as Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard
- Michael Evans as Group Commander
- Gavin MacLeod as Sgt. Kruger
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Key dates
- Published
- 25 February 1971
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- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- war film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Main subject
- aviation
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Cast member
- Tim McIntire
- Composer
- Jimmie Haskell
- Producer
- Lewis J. Rachmil
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1969 American films1969 English-language films1969 films1969 war filmsAmerican aviation filmsAmerican war filmsEnglish-language war filmsFilms about the United States Army Air ForcesFilms based on non-fiction booksFilms directed by Boris SagalFilms scored by Jimmie HaskellTemplate film date with 1 release date