The Rear Gunner

⭐ 6.4 /10 7 votes

April 10, 1943 26m Released

Drama War

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Ray Enright
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Edwin Gilbert
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    U.S. Army Air Forces
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.4/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Burgess Meredith

Pvt. L.A. Pee Wee Williams

Ronald Reagan

Lt. Ames

Tom Neal

Instructor Sargeant

Dane Clark

Benny

Jonathan Hale

Commanding Officer

Knox Manning

Narrator (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rear Gunner released?

The Rear Gunner was released on April 10, 1943.

How long is The Rear Gunner?

The runtime of The Rear Gunner is 26m.

What genre is The Rear Gunner?

The Rear Gunner is a Drama, War movie.

What is the rating of The Rear Gunner?

The Rear Gunner has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

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Who directed The Rear Gunner?

The Rear Gunner was directed by Ray Enright.

Who stars in The Rear Gunner?

The main cast of The Rear Gunner includes Burgess Meredith, Ronald Reagan, Tom Neal.

What language is The Rear Gunner in?

The Rear Gunner is originally in English.