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The Rear Gunner

1943
  • Ray Enright
  • 26m
  • April 10, 1943 · United States of America

Overview

Documentary-style drama on training of aerial rear gunners in World War II. Private PeeWee Williams, a Kansas farm boy, transforms his home-grown shooting skills into those necessary to an aerial gunner in the tail turret of an American bomber. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 10, 1943
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Director
Ray Enright
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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