The Memphis Belle(1944)
“Fly and Fight with the Crew on an Actual Bombing Mission Over Germany!”
Overview
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.
Director
William Wyler
Studio
First Motion Pictures Unit US Army Air Forces
Cast
Vince Evans
as Himself
Jacob L. Devers
as Himself (commander, European theatre)
Ira C. Eaker
as Himself (commander, 8th Air Force)
Haywood Hansell
as Himself (USAAF)
Robert J. Hanson
as Himself (radio operator on The Memphis Belle)
Eugene Kern
as Narrator
King George VI of the United Kingdom
as Himself
Captain Charles B. Leighton
as Himself (Navigator on the Memphis Belle)
Harold P. Loch
as Himself (Engineer and top turret gunner on The Memphis Belle)
Casimer A. Nastal
as Himself ( 19 year-old waist gunner on The Memphis Belle)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
as Herself
John P. Quinlan
as Himself
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1944
Runtime
0h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
First Motion Pictures Unit US Army Air Forces • U.S. Office of War Information • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Memphis Belle?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Memphis Belle (1944).
What is The Memphis Belle about?▼
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.
Who directed The Memphis Belle?▼
The Memphis Belle was directed by William Wyler and released in 1944. It is a documentary, war film.
How long is The Memphis Belle?▼
The Memphis Belle has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
Who stars in The Memphis Belle?▼
The cast of The Memphis Belle includes Vince Evans as Himself, Jacob L. Devers as Himself (commander, European theatre), Ira C. Eaker as Himself (commander, 8th Air Force), Haywood Hansell as Himself (USAAF), Robert J. Hanson as Himself (radio operator on The Memphis Belle) and more.
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