Flying Tigers(1942)
Strong BRAVE MEN FLYING IN THE FACE OF DEATH THAT WE MAY Live
Flying Tigers Synopsis
Jim Gordon commands a unit of the famed Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group which fought the Japanese in China before America's entry into World War II. Gordon must send his outnumbered band of fighter pilots out against overwhelming odds while juggling the disparate personalities and problems of his fellow flyers.
Flying Tigers (1942) is a action, drama and war film directed by David Miller, released on October 8, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars John Wayne, John Carroll, Anna Lee and Paul Kelly. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- David Miller
- Writers:
- Barry Trivers, Kenneth Gamet, Kenneth Gamet
- Cinematographer:
- Jack A. Marta
- Composer:
- Victor Young
- Production:
- Republic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Flying Tigers (1942) Trailer
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Flying Tigers Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Jim Gordon
John Carroll
as Woody Jason
Anna Lee
as Brooke Elliott
Paul Kelly
as Hap Smith
Gordon Jones
as Alabama Smith
Mae Clarke
as Verna Bales
Addison Richards
as R.T. Lindsay
Edmund MacDonald
as Blackie Bales
Bill Shirley
as Dale
Tom Neal
as Reardon
Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart
as McCurdy
David Bruce
as Lt. Barton
Key crew
Directed by David Miller, written by Barry Trivers, Kenneth Gamet and Kenneth Gamet.
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Flying Tigers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 58 ratings.
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Flying Tigers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Flying Tigers online?
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Flying Tigers (1942) is available to stream on History Vault, 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 Flying Tigers?
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The main cast of Flying Tigers (1942) includes John Wayne, John Carroll, Anna Lee, Paul Kelly and Gordon Jones. The film was directed by David Miller. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Flying Tigers released?
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Flying Tigers was released on October 8, 1942 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Flying Tigers worth watching?
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Flying Tigers (1942) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 58 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 Flying Tigers?
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Yes. The official Flying Tigers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.