Flying Tigers

1942, War, 1h 42m

9 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Jim Gordon is the head of a group of American pilots working for the Chinese government against the invading Japanese two years prior to Pearl Harbor. Hothead Woody Jason joins them but despite being a hotshot flyer, he's also a liability. When he causes the death of veteran pilot Hap Smith, the rest ostracize him and only an ultimate sacrifice will wipe the slate clean.
  • Genre:
    War
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    David Miller
  • Producer:
    Edmund Grainger
  • Writer:
    Kenneth Gamet
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    Republic Pictures

Cast & Crew

John Wayne
Capt. Jim Gordon
John Carroll
Woodrow "Woody" Jason
Anna Lee
Brooke Elliott
Paul Kelly
Hap Smith
Gordon Jones
"Alabama" Smith
Mae Clarke
Verna Bales
Addison Richards
Col. R.T. Lindsay
Edmund MacDonald
"Blackie" Bales
Bill Shirley
Dale
Tom Neal
Reardon
Chester Gan
Mike
Gregg Barton
"Tex" Norton
John James
Selby
Charles Lane
Repkin (uncredited)
Richard Loo
Dr. Tsing (uncredited)
Richard Crane
Airfield Radioman (uncredited)
Willie Fung
Jim "Gin" Sling
David Miller
Director
Kenneth Gamet
Screenwriter
Edmund Grainger
Producer
Jack A. Marta
Cinematography
Ernest J. Nims
Film Editing
Victor Young
Original Music
Russell Kimball
Art Director
Otto Siegel
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for Flying Tigers

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Audience Reviews for Flying Tigers

  • May 13, 2008
    This is a solid movie from the 40's. Basic plot is a group of American pilots who volunteer their services to the defense of China against the Japanese. The story main focus is on John Wayne and John Carroll characters. Wayne is the leader of this group of pilots and Carroll plays the hot head cocky character Woody. The story leads the characters to war, death, friendships, love and duty to their country when America gets into the war with Japan. Some typical stereotypes when it comes to the Chinese actors but expected from the time this film was made. Solid acting all around. Wayne and Carroll are excellent in their roles. The movie has some dog fight scenes throughout. Not that great when compared to movies today but they did their job for a film from the 40's. If your a John Wayne or John Carroll fan check this out or just looking for a old film about WWII then check this out.
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