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The Thousand Plane Raid (1969)

Overview

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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Boris Sagal profile
Boris Sagal

Director

Donald S. Sanford profile
Donald S. Sanford

Screenplay

Cast

Christopher George profile
Christopher George

Col. Greg Brandon

Laraine Stephens profile
Laraine Stephens

Gabrielle

J.D. Cannon profile
J.D. Cannon

Gen. Palmer

Gary Marshall profile
Gary Marshall

Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard

Michael Evans profile
Michael Evans

Group Commander

Gavin MacLeod profile
Gavin MacLeod

Sgt. Kruger

Ben Murphy profile
Ben Murphy

Lt. Archer

Bo Hopkins profile
Bo Hopkins

Capt. Douglass

Tim McIntire profile
Tim McIntire

Lt. Quimby

Barry Atwater profile
Barry Atwater

Gen. Conway

Henry Jaglom profile
Henry Jaglom

Worchek

Ivor Barry profile
Ivor Barry

RAF Officer (uncredited)

Christopher George profile
Christopher George

Col. Greg Brandon

Laraine Stephens profile
Laraine Stephens

Gabrielle

J.D. Cannon profile
J.D. Cannon

Gen. Palmer

Gary Marshall profile
Gary Marshall

Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard

Michael Evans profile
Michael Evans

Group Commander

Gavin MacLeod profile
Gavin MacLeod

Sgt. Kruger

Ben Murphy profile
Ben Murphy

Lt. Archer

Bo Hopkins profile
Bo Hopkins

Capt. Douglass

Tim McIntire profile
Tim McIntire

Lt. Quimby

Barry Atwater profile
Barry Atwater

Gen. Conway

Henry Jaglom profile
Henry Jaglom

Worchek

Ivor Barry profile
Ivor Barry

RAF Officer (uncredited)

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Release Date

July 15, 1969

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

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