Review of 633 Squadron (1964) by Performance P — 11 Nov 2010

Less than stunning film making, this WWII air combat tale is full of vintage bomber aircraft and daring do. Based on a true WWII story, a pilot is ordered to kill a man he knows to save many others.

So true, this agonizing tale spoke of many times in warfare. While, typical of so many air warfare raids, the moral dilemma of our lead actor is evident. Horrible combat footage at the end is B film material.

Cliff Robertson leads a not so stellar cast of flyboys that are sent on a mission of earthquake proportions. It seems the Germans are up to their dirty tricks (again). Cheesy in many scenes, the daring do of our RAF heroes take to the air to right all wrongs.

Jesus, what would Hollywood do without World War Two?

Cast.

Cliff Robertson (lead actor and bomber pilot).

George Chakiris (prisoner who knew too much to live).

Maria Perschy.

Harry Andrews.

Jimmie Bly.

Crew.

Editor: Bert Bates.

Composer: Ron Goodwin.

Screenplay: James Clavell.

Director: Walter Grauman.

Producer: Cecil F. Ford.

Screenplay: Howard Koch.

Executive Producer: Lewis J. Rachmil.

Costume Designer: Brian Owen-Smith.

Cinematographer: Edward Scaife.

Production Designer: Michael Stringer.