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 (1943) was a Black-and-white - War Film directed by Howard Hawks and produced by Hal B. Wallis and Jack L. Warner.
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 |
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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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Pilot Irish Quincannon: Pilot to crew: take a good look at Pearl Harbor. Maybe it's something you'll want to remember.
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The "Mary Ann" sadly was lost in the Pacific when it returned to combat duty after the release of the movie.
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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