Bomber's Moon (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 5

Bomber's Moon poster

Released in 1943, Bomber's Moon is a drama, adventure and war film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 67 minutes. “A fighting, flying Yank and a brave Russian girl... united by danger and love in the war's most daring ESCAPE!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An American pilot swears to get revenge on the German ace who shot his brother in this war movie set in war-torn Europe. Montgomery is the pilot. After he sees his brother die while trying to parachute to safety, Montgomery's plane is shot down over Germany. He is placed in a POW camp. There he meets a Russian medic and a Czech. Together the trio escapes.

Who’s in it. Bomber's Moon stars George Montgomery as Capt. Jeffrey Dakin, Annabella as Lt. Alexandra Zorich, MD, Kent Taylor as Capt. Paul von Block and Walter Kingsford as Prof. Frederich Mueller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Bomber's Moon has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bomber's Moon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bomber's Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bomber's Moon (1943)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bomber's Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bomber's Moon worth watching?
Bomber's Moon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bomber's Moon?
Bomber's Moon stars George Montgomery, Annabella, Kent Taylor, Walter Kingsford and Martin Kosleck.
When was Bomber's Moon released?
Bomber's Moon was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.