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The Thousand Plane Raid (1969)

★ 6.4/10 93 min Adventure, War United States English
Director: Boris Sagal
Screenplay by: Donald S. Sanford
Novel: Ralph Barker
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This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler

Description

In 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.

Top Cast

Christopher George
Christopher George Col. Greg Brandon
Laraine Stephens
Laraine Stephens Gabrielle
J.D. Cannon
J.D. Cannon Gen. Palmer
Gary Marshall
Gary Marshall Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard
Michael Evans
Michael Evans Group Commander
Gavin MacLeod
Gavin MacLeod Sgt. Kruger
Ben Murphy
Ben Murphy Lt. Archer
Bo Hopkins
Bo Hopkins Capt. Douglass

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