The Cold Blue

"They flew. They fought. They died. They won."

Jul 4 2019 TV-PG 1h 41m
Documentary, War

A meditation on youth, war and stunning bravery, featuring footage, taken from the National Archives, from the documentary filmed in 1943 by legendary Hollywood director William Wyler about the famous Memphis Belle flying fortress and the gripping narration from some of the last surviving B-17 pilots.

Plot

In 1943, director William Wyler crafted 'Memphis Belle,' a tribute to the titular WWII bomber. Using footage from the National Archives shot by Wyler and his team, director Erik Nelson has created a new film, featuring narration from some of the last surviving B-17 pilots.

Written by

Erik Nelson

Directed by

Erik Nelson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Vulcan Productions, HBO, HBO Documentary Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,211
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA