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Thunder Birds (1942)

NR · 1942-10-28 · 1h 18m · EN
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For two pilots, one woman became a conflict of interest.

On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections of Kay Saunders, the daughter of a local rancher. Despite their differences, Britt makes sure Sutton passes his training and becomes a combat pilot -- even though he loses Kay to the young man in the process.

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William A. WellmanDirector

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Gene TierneyGene TierneyKay SaundersPreston FosterPreston FosterSteve BrittJohn SuttonJohn SuttonPeter StackhouseJack HoltJack HoltColonel MacDonaldMay WhittyMay WhittyLady Jane StackhouseGeorge BarbierGeorge BarbierCol. Cyrus P. 'Gramps' SaundersRichard HaydnRichard HaydnGeorge LockwoodReginald DennyReginald DennyBarrettTed NorthTed NorthCadet HackzellJanis CarterJanis CarterBlonde Red Cross Nurse TraineeC. Montague ShawC. Montague ShawDoctorViola MooreViola MooreNurse

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War veteranArizonaMentorPilotAmerican

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Genre affinityDrama · War · RomanceTheme affinityWar Veteran · Arizona · MentorMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityWar · Romance · War Veteran

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Frequently asked questions about Thunder Birds

What is Thunder Birds about?

On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections of Kay Saunders, the daughter of a local rancher. Despite their differences, Britt makes sure Sutton passes his training and becomes a combat pilot -- even though he loses Kay to the young man in the process.

How long is Thunder Birds?

Thunder Birds has a runtime of 78 minutes.