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Gripping, real-life World War II drama following the young crew of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, the Memphis Belle, on their 25th and final flight over Germany. Set to become the first American air-crew to fly and survive the full 25 missions, the young men are devastated to learn that the flight will be their most dangerous yet - a bombing raid which sends the boys deep into enemy territory in broad daylight.

Keywords:

Action, Adventure, Drama, War, Historical, History, World War, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, WWII, WW2, World War 2

Additional Information:

(1990) (3 Star)

Cast:

Matthew Modine	.... Capt. Dennis Dearborn
Eric Stoltz	.... Sgt. Danny Daly
Tate Donovan	.... 1st Lt. Luke Sinclair
D.B. Sweeney	.... Lt. Phil Lowenthal
Billy Zane	.... Lt. Val Kozlowski
Sean Astin	.... Sgt. Richard Moore

Supporting Cast:

Harry Connick Jr.	.... Sgt. Clay Busby
Reed Diamond	.... Sgt. Virgil Hoogesteger
Courtney Gains	.... Sgt. Eugene McVey
Neil Giuntoli	.... Sgt. Jack Bocci
David Strathairn	.... Col. Craig Harriman
John Lithgow	.... Lt.Col. Bruce Derringer
Jane Horrocks	.... Faith
Mac McDonald	.... Les
Jodie Wilson	.... Singer

Directors:

Michael Caton-Jones

Writers:

Monte Merrick