Air Force (1943) | |
| Director(s) | Howard Hawks |
| Producer(s) | Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner |
| Top Genres | Action, Drama, War |
| Top Topics | Aviation, World War II |
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Air Force Overview:
Air Force (1943) was a Black-and-white - War Film directed by Howard Hawks and produced by Hal B. Wallis and Jack L. Warner.
SYNOPSIS
The story of the crew manning a B-17 Flying Fortress in action throughout the Pacific is tailor-made for director Hawks, the undisputed master of men-under-pressure adventures. Stirring aerial battle scenes and believable dialogue life this far above the average WWII propaganda vehicle.
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Academy Awards 1943 --- Ceremony Number 16 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Cinematography | James Wong Howe, Elmer Dyer, Charles Marshall | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | George Amy | Won |
| Best Writing | Dudley Nichols | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Air Force (1943): Howard Hawks Takes on WWII
By 4 Star Film Fan on Nov 4, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsAt times, Air Force functions like a staged documentary. It feels both instructive and informed by Howard Hawks’ own passion for aviation. It has the simple task of making sure the folks at home can empathize with their boys up in the air. In fact, it falls short of being a mere instructional ... Read full article
Air Force (1943)
By Beatrice on Oct 11, 2014 From Flickers in TimeAir Force Directed by Howard Hawks Written by Dudley Nichols 1943/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Amazon Instant Video Air Force?is a solid piece of wartime propaganda, this time in the air. An air crew comprised of the usual assortment of Hollywood types has been assigned to deliver a new bomber,... Read full article
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Quotes from
Pilot Irish Quincannon: Tell the crew they can sleep in the next world.
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Facts about
The real Mary Ann was used on a tour to promote the film, then assigned to Hobbs Army Air Field in New Mexico. Some time in 1943 it was flown to Amarillo Army Air Field, where, according to a newspaper article, it was taken off flight status the next day, and assigned to ground school.
In the scene on Wake Island where a marine hands the dog to Assistant Crew Chief Weinberg (George Tobias), a voice can be heard telling the dog to give Weinberg a kiss. The voice was from the dog's owner and trainer, Frank Weatherwax. The dog, named Rommy, had appeared in numerous other movies including Reap the Wild Wind, George Washington Slept Here and Without Love.
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