United States / Aug 14, 1941 / Atlanta, Georgia
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Pre-Pearl Harbor propaganda film about young Americans, from various social backgrounds, who undergo parachute training at Fort Benning prior to becoming paratroopers.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Barrat | Col. Burke |
| Edward Fielding | Chief Of Infantry |
| Erville Alderson | Pa Hollis |
| Kathryn Sheldon | Ma Hollis |
| Selmer Jackson | Thomas Morse |
| Grant Withers | Captain |
| Lee Bonnell | Private |
| Robert Smith | Private |
| Gayne Whitman | Staff Officer |
| Douglas Evans | Radio Announcer (voice) |
| Eddie Dunn | Recruiting Sergeant |
Genres
DramaRomance
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Parachute Battalion |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RKO Radio Pictures |
| Release date | 12 settembre 1941 |
| Production | Howard Benedict |
| Writer | Hugh Fite, John Twist |
| Editing | Theron Warth |
| Cinematography | J. Roy Hunt |
| Assistant directors | Leslie Goodwins |
| Camera operators | J. Roy Hunt |
| Additional photography | J. Roy Hunt |
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| Production design | Van Nest Polglase |
| Art direction | Van Nest Polglase |
| Set decoration | Van Nest Polglase |
| Special effects | Vernon L. Walker |
| Music | Roy Webb |
| Sound | Roy Webb |
| Costume design | Renié |
| Makeup | Renié |
| Hairstyling | Renié |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United States / Sep 12, 1941
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