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Memphis Belle
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Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   8,405 votes
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Writer (WGA):
Monte Merrick (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
12 October 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama | War more
Plot:
The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
" I know you're dying, but if you try that again, I gonna kill you " more (74 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Matthew Modine ... Capt. Dennis Dearborn

Eric Stoltz ... Sgt. Danny "Danny Boy" Daly
Tate Donovan ... 1st Lt. Luke Sinclair

D.B. Sweeney ... Lt. Phil Lowenthal

Billy Zane ... Lt. Val "Valentine" Kozlowski

Sean Astin ... Sgt. Richard "Rascal" Moore

Harry Connick Jr. ... Sgt. Clay Busby

Reed Diamond ... Sgt. Virgil Hoogesteger (as Reed Edward Diamond)

Courtney Gains ... Sgt. Eugene McVey
Neil Giuntoli ... Sgt. Jack Bocci

David Strathairn ... Col. Craig Harriman

John Lithgow ... Lt.Col. Bruce Derringer

Jane Horrocks ... Faith
Mac McDonald ... Les (as Mac Macdonald)
Jodie Wilson ... Singer
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Additional Details

Runtime:
107 min
Country:
UK | Japan | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
Certification:
UK:12 (cinema release) | UK:PG (video rating) (cut) | Iceland:L | Norway:10 (theatrical rating) | Australia:M (original rating) | Australia:PG (cable rating) | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | South Korea:15 (DVD rating) | Sweden:11 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG
Company:
BSB more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The movie was originally to be called "Southern Belle", to avoid possible legal problem's with real "Memphis Belle" crew. But none of the crew members objected. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The mock up of the tail gunners position is a poor replica. It looks as if the gunner barely has room to turn his head, let alone see anything approaching. In reality the windows in a B-17's tail gunners position are sufficiently large enough to give him an excellent view. more
Quotes:
[Rascal has just blown up a fighter]
Richard Rascal Moore: And your mother, too!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Jeopardy!: (#22.40)" (2005) more
Soundtrack:
Greeneyes more

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" I know you're dying, but if you try that again, I gonna kill you ", 24 July 2009
10/10
Author: thinker1691 from USA

World War II has many memories in it's huge archives. But the ones which stand out in an audience's mind are the ones which recall family members who actually experienced them. This movie " Memphis Belle " reaches deep into the human Psyche and rekindles a plethora of war time conflicts. The actors chosen for this masterpiece are incredible as they superbly resurrect the dangerous era of the courageous men and their historic aircraft. Matthew Modine plays Capt. Dennis Dearborn, a stern commander who exhibits a tough veiner, but is inwardly aware and concern with every man in his crew. Tate Donovan is Lt. Sinclair, anxious to experience bravery as a necessary element to achieve fame. However when the war touches him, he realizes, it's not as glorious as he imagined. Eric Stoltz, D.B. Sweeney, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Harry Connick Jr., Reed Diamond, Courtney Gains and Neil Giuntoli play the crew. Rounding out the cast, adding prestige and enhancing the over-all story are David Strathairn and John Lithgow. Together, this superior ensemble and the dramatic talent of the special effects specialists allowed the 'Belle' to rise center stage and display its last wartime flight. The result is nothing short of extraordinary. Behind the men and their plane is the memory of the thousands of brave airmen who gave their lives for their country. In short, their sacrifice becomes the lasting monument which continues to this day as a lasting tribute to our freedom. A great film which is sure to become a military Classic. Highly recommended! ****

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