Mack Gordon

Memphis Belle -- This panoramic adventure is based on actual events of the young crew of the 'Memphis Belle,' one of America's B-17 'Flying Fortresses' assigned to fly missions over Nazi occupied Europe.

Produced by Academy Award-winner David Puttnam ("Chariots of Fire," "The Killing Fields"), this panoramic adventure based on actual events of the young crew of the "Memphis Belle," one of America's B-17 "Flying Fortresses" assigned to fly missions over Nazi occupied Europe, recreates the riveting tale of their final and most dangerous mission. Included in the ensemble cast of today's brightest young talents are Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, and jazz singer/musician Harry Connick, Jr. in his film debut. Also starring is two-time Oscar-nominee and Golden Globe and Emmy-winner John Lithgow. Featuring a beautiful score by George Fenton, Rex Reed calls this "thrilling!...it will make you cheer" and Sneak Previews calls it "...heart stopping...an unforgettable experience. One of the year's best!"

The B-17 Flying Fortress known as the Memphis Belle completed a remarkable 25 bombing runs during her World War II service. This film tells the story of the airmen who risked it all to fulfill those combat missions and bring their craft safely home. The program makes use of original material director William Wyler shot for his famed 1944 documentary and also contains unseen footage of the U.S. Air Force over Europe between 1943 and 1945.

This documentary produced by the War Department during World War II includes an actual bombing mission of a flying fortress, 'The Memphis Belle.'

This documentary produced by the War Department during World War II includes an actual bombing mission of a flying fortress, 'The Memphis Belle.'

This panoramic adventure is based on actual events of the young crew of the "Memphis Belle," one of America's B-17 "Flying Fortresses" assigned to fly missions over Nazi occupied Europe.

This panoramic adventure is based on actual events of the young crew of the "Memphis Belle," one of America's B-17 "Flying Fortresses" assigned to fly missions over Nazi occupied Europe.

This panoramic adventure based on actual events of the young crew of the "Memphis Belle," one of America's B-17 "Flying Fortresses" assigned to fly missions over Nazi occupied Europe, recreates the riveting tale of their final and most dangerous mission. Included in the ensemble cast are Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, and jazz singer/musician Harry Connick, Jr. in his film debut. Also starring John Lithgow.

Documentary about the 25th and last bombing mission of a B17, the "Memphis Belle". The "Memphis Belle" took part in a great bombing raid on sub-pens in Wilhelmshafen, Germany. On their way they encounterd heavy AA fire and interceptors.

Produced by Academy Award-winner David Puttnam ('Chariots of Fire,' 'The Killing Fields'), this panoramic adventure based on actual events of the young crew of the 'Memphis Belle,' one of America's B-17 'Flying Fortresses' assigned to fly missions over Nazi occupied Europe, recreates the riveting tale of their final and most dangerous mission. Included in the ensemble cast of today's brightest young talents are Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, and jazz singer/musician Harry Connick, Jr. in his film debut. Also starring is two-time Oscar-nominee and Golden Globe and Emmy-winner John Lithgow. Featuring a beautiful score by George Fenton, Rex Reed calls this 'thrilling!...it will make you cheer' and Sneak Previews calls it '...heart stopping...an unforgettable experience. One of the year's best!'