The Thousand Plane Raid

"This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler"

Jul 1 1969 G 1h 33m
Adventure, War

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.

Plot

A U.S. Air Force colonel convinces the Allies during World War II that a daylight bombing raid of Germany will bring a quick end to the war.

Written by

Ralph Barker, Donald S. Sanford, Robert Vincent Wright

Directed by

Boris Sagal

Cast

Christopher George, Laraine Stephens, J.D. Cannon

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

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# of Votes
582
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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