Bomber Boys
Originally released in 2012. Bomber Boys is a history/documentary film. directed by Harvey Lilley.
Starring Colin McGregor and Ewan McGregor
Synopsis
Brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor follow up their documentary The Battle of Britain with a film exploring Bomber Command, a rarely told story from the Second World War. The film focuses primarily on the men who fought and died in the skies above occupied Europe, with numerous examples of individual heroism and extraordinary collective spirit, and Colin learns to fly the key aircraft of the campaign: the Lancaster bomber. But this is also the story of a controversy that has lasted almost 70 years. The program covers six years of wartime operations, and traces the obstacles and challenges that were overcome as the RAF developed and deployed the awesome fighting force that was Bomber Command.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lion Television
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bomber Boys about?
Brothers Colin and Ewan McGregor follow up their documentary The Battle of Britain with a film exploring Bomber Command, a rarely told story from the Second World War. The film focuses primarily o...
Who directed Bomber Boys?
Bomber Boys was directed by Harvey Lilley.
How long is Bomber Boys?
Bomber Boys has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Bomber Boys released?
Bomber Boys was released on February 5, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bomber Boys?
The main cast of Bomber Boys includes Colin McGregor, Ewan McGregor.