Thunder Birds
20th Century Fox (1942)
Drama
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IMDB   6.3
1 hr 18 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   NR
Gene Tierney Kay Saunders
Preston Foster Steve Britt
John Sutton Peter Stackhouse
Dame May Whitty Lady Jane Stackhouse
Reginald Denny Barrett
Jack Holt Colonel 'Mac' MacDonald
George Barbier Col. Cyrus P. 'Gramps' Saunders
Richard Haydn George Lockwood
Ted North Cadet Hackzell
Janis Carter Blonde
C. Montague Shaw Doctor
Viola Moore Nurse
Nana Bryant Mrs. Black
Joyce Compton Saleswoman
Bess Flowers Nurse
Director
William A. Wellman
Producer Lamar Trotti
Writer Lamar Trotti
Darryl F. Zanuck
Cinematography Ernest Palmer
Musician David Buttolph


For Two Pilots, One Woman Became A Conflict Of Interest.

Preston Foster gives a “striking performance,” John Sutton “is excellent” and Gene Tierney “is outstanding” (The Hollywood Reporter) in this thrilling, topnotch drama directed by Oscar® winner William A. Wellman. Highlighted by exceptional aerial sequences and suspenseful, heartfelt romance, Thunder Birds remains “the first story of its kind the world has ever known!” (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)

Peter Stackhouse (Sutton) wants to overcome his fear of flying in order to earn his wings and fight for his country. He becomes fast friends with Steve Britt (Foster), a patient and understanding instructor who sees the fighting heart in Peter and vows to give him every chance. But when both men fall for the same girl (Tierney), their camaraderie is put to the highest test...even as they fight side-by-side for their beliefs!
Edition Details
Distributor 20th Century Fox
Release Date 6/6/2006
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Subtitles English; Spanish
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono [CC]
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Fox Movietone News Footage
Original Theatrical Trailer