The Thousand Plane Raid - 1969

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.

93min
1969
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.6/10

Cast

Christopher George profile pictureChristopher GeorgeCol. Greg Brandon
J.D. Cannon profile pictureJ.D. CannonGen. Palmer
Michael Evans profile pictureMichael EvansGroup Commander
Gavin MacLeod profile pictureGavin MacLeodSgt. Kruger
Ben Murphy profile pictureBen MurphyLt. Archer
Bo Hopkins profile pictureBo HopkinsCapt. Douglass
Tim McIntire profile pictureTim McIntireLt. Quimby
Barry Atwater profile pictureBarry AtwaterGen. Conway
Ivor Barry profile pictureIvor BarryRAF Officer (uncredited)

About The Thousand Plane Raid

The Thousand Plane Raid 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.

Runtime: 93min

Extra details

Original Title: The Thousand Plane Raid
Original Language: English
Directed By: Boris Sagal