The Thousand Plane Raid
"This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler"
Originally released in 1969. The Thousand Plane Raid is a adventure/war film. directed by Boris Sagal.
Starring Christopher George, Laraine Stephens, and J.D. Cannon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 15, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christopher George
as Col. Greg Brandon
Laraine Stephens
as Gabrielle
J.D. Cannon
as Gen. Palmer
Gary Marshall
as Wing Cmdr. Taffy Howard
Michael Evans
as Group Commander
Gavin MacLeod
as Sgt. Kruger
Ben Murphy
as Lt. Archer
Bo Hopkins
as Capt. Douglass
Tim McIntire
as Lt. Quimby
Barry Atwater
as Gen. Conway
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thousand Plane Raid about?
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...
Who directed The Thousand Plane Raid?
The Thousand Plane Raid was directed by Boris Sagal.
How long is The Thousand Plane Raid?
The Thousand Plane Raid has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Thousand Plane Raid released?
The Thousand Plane Raid was released on July 15, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thousand Plane Raid?
The main cast of The Thousand Plane Raid includes Christopher George, Laraine Stephens, J.D. Cannon, Gary Marshall, Michael Evans.