Air Force(1943)
GIANTS OF THE SKY...blazing a trail to victory!
Air Force Synopsis
The crew of an Air Force bomber arrives in Pearl Harbor in the aftermath of the Japanese attack and is sent on to Manila to help with the defense of the Philippines.
Air Force (1943) is a action, drama, war and adventure film directed by Howard Hawks, released on March 20, 1943 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars John Ridgely, Gig Young, John Garfield and Arthur Kennedy. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Hawks
- Writers:
- Dudley Nichols
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- James Wong Howe
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Air Force (1943) Trailer
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Air Force Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Ridgely
as Pilot
Gig Young
as Co-Pilot
John Garfield
as Tail Gunner Joe Winocki
Arthur Kennedy
as Bombardier
George Tobias
as Asst. Crew Chief
Charles Drake
as Navigator
Harry Carey
as Crew Chief
Ward Wood
as Radio Operator Peterson
Ray Montgomery
as Asst. Radio Operator Chester
James Brown
as Pilot Tex Rader
Stanley Ridges
as Maj. Mallory - Clark Field
Willard Robertson
as Colonel at Hickam Field
Key crew
Directed by Howard Hawks, written by Dudley Nichols, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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Air Force Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 65 ratings.
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Air Force – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Air Force online?
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Air Force (1943) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Air Force?
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The main cast of Air Force (1943) includes John Ridgely, Gig Young, John Garfield, Arthur Kennedy and George Tobias. The film was directed by Howard Hawks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Air Force released?
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Air Force was released on March 20, 1943 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Air Force worth watching?
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Air Force (1943) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Air Force?
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Yes. The official Air Force trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.