Thunder Birds (1942)
For two pilots, one woman became a conflict of interest.
On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections of Kay Saunders, the daughter of a local rancher. Despite their differences, Britt makes sure Sutton passes his training and becomes a combat pilot -- even though he loses Kay to the young man in the process.
Director: William A. Wellman
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: October 28, 1942
Cast
- Preston Foster - Steve Britt
- John Sutton - Peter Stackhouse
- Gene Tierney - Kay Saunders
- Jack Holt - Colonel MacDonald
- May Whitty - Lady Jane Stackhouse
- George Barbier - Col. Cyrus P. 'Gramps' Saunders
- Richard Haydn - George Lockwood
- Reginald Denny - Barrett
- Ted North - Cadet Hackzell
- Janis Carter - Blonde Red Cross Nurse Trainee
Screenplay
- Lamar Trotti (Screenplay)
- Darryl F. Zanuck (Story)
Music: David Buttolph
Cinematography: Ernest Palmer
Editing: Walter Thompson
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
war veteran, mentor, arizona, pilot, american
More Films by Director: William A. Wellman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thunder Birds about?
- On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections of Kay Saunders, the daughter of a local rancher. Despite their differences, Britt makes sure Sutton passes his training and becomes a combat pilot -- even though he loses Kay to the young man in the process.
- Who directed Thunder Birds?
- Thunder Birds was directed by William A. Wellman.
- Who stars in Thunder Birds?
- Thunder Birds stars Preston Foster, John Sutton, Gene Tierney, Jack Holt, May Whitty, George Barbier.
- How long is Thunder Birds?
- Thunder Birds has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Thunder Birds?
- Thunder Birds is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Thunder Birds produced?
- Thunder Birds was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Thunder Birds?
- The themes of Thunder Birds include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Teacher-Student Relationship.