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The Thousand Plane Raid (1969)

1969-07-15 · 1h 33m · EN
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This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler

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.

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Christopher GeorgeChristopher GeorgeCol. Greg BrandonLaraine StephensLaraine StephensGabrielleJ.D. CannonJ.D. CannonGen. PalmerGary MarshallGary MarshallWing Cmdr. Taffy HowardMichael EvansMichael EvansGroup CommanderGavin MacLeodGavin MacLeodSgt. KrugerBen MurphyBen MurphyLt. ArcherBo HopkinsBo HopkinsCapt. DouglassTim McIntireTim McIntireLt. QuimbyBarry AtwaterBarry AtwaterGen. ConwayHenry JaglomHenry JaglomWorchekIvor BarryIvor BarryRAF Officer (uncredited)

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Genre affinityAdventure · WarEmotional intensityWarDirector preference215006Actor preference6799 · 317992 · 253138Country preferenceUsDecade preference1960

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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.

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The Thousand Plane Raid has a runtime of 93 minutes.

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