The Rear Gunner(1943)
The Rear Gunner Synopsis
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.
The Rear Gunner (1943) is a drama and war film directed by Ray Enright, released on April 10, 1943 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Burgess Meredith, Ronald Reagan, Tom Neal and Dane Clark. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Enright
- Writers:
- Edwin Gilbert
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Cinematographer:
- Ted D. McCord
- Production:
- U.S. Army Air Forces, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Rear Gunner Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burgess Meredith
as Pvt. L.A. Pee Wee Williams
Ronald Reagan
as Lt. Ames
Tom Neal
as Instructor Sargeant
Dane Clark
as Benny
Jonathan Hale
as Commanding Officer
Knox Manning
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ray Enright, written by Edwin Gilbert, produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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The Rear Gunner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Rear Gunner – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Rear Gunner?
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The main cast of The Rear Gunner (1943) includes Burgess Meredith, Ronald Reagan, Tom Neal, Dane Clark and Jonathan Hale. The film was directed by Ray Enright. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rear Gunner released?
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The Rear Gunner was released on April 10, 1943 and runs for 26m.
Is The Rear Gunner worth watching?
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The Rear Gunner (1943) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.