The Memphis Belle(1944)
Fly and Fight with the Crew on an Actual Bombing Mission Over Germany!
The Memphis Belle Synopsis
This WW2 documentary centers on the crew of the American B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares to execute a strategic bombing raid on Nazi submarine pens in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
The Memphis Belle (1944) is a documentary and war film directed by William Wyler, released on April 13, 1944 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Vince Evans, Jacob L. Devers, Ira C. Eaker and Haywood Hansell. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- Jerome Chodorov, Lester Koenig, William Wyler
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Clothier
- Production:
- First Motion Pictures Unit US Army Air Forces, U.S. Office of War Information, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Memphis Belle Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Vince Evans
Vince Evans
as Himself
- Jacob L. Devers
Jacob L. Devers
as Himself (commander, European theatre)
- Ira C. Eaker
Ira C. Eaker
as Himself (commander, 8th Air Force)
- Haywood Hansell
Haywood Hansell
as Himself (USAAF)
- Robert J. Hanson
Robert J. Hanson
as Himself (radio operator on The Memphis Belle)
- Eugene Kern
Eugene Kern
as Narrator
King George VI of the United Kingdom
as Himself
- Captain Charles B. Leighton
Captain Charles B. Leighton
as Himself (Navigator on the Memphis Belle)
- Harold P. Loch
Harold P. Loch
as Himself (Engineer and top turret gunner on The Memphis Belle)
- Casimer A. Nastal
Casimer A. Nastal
as Himself ( 19 year-old waist gunner on The Memphis Belle)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
as Herself
- John P. Quinlan
John P. Quinlan
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by William Wyler, written by Jerome Chodorov, Lester Koenig and William Wyler.
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The Memphis Belle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Memphis Belle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Memphis Belle online?
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The Memphis Belle (1944) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, HBO Max, All warrior network Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Memphis Belle?
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The main cast of The Memphis Belle (1944) includes Vince Evans, Jacob L. Devers, Ira C. Eaker, Haywood Hansell and Robert J. Hanson. The film was directed by William Wyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Memphis Belle released?
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The Memphis Belle was released on April 13, 1944 and runs for 45m.
Is The Memphis Belle worth watching?
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The Memphis Belle (1944) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.