633 Squadron (1964)

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Cliff Robertson's a combat-weary pilot whose R.A.F. squadron is ordered to destroy a Nazi rocket fuel plant tucked deep into a Norwegian fjord. The bomb run is a logistical nightmare because the planes must run a gantlet of anti-aircraft batteries before reaching their target. Based on a true story,… More Cliff Robertson's a combat-weary pilot whose R.A.F. squadron is ordered to destroy a Nazi rocket fuel plant tucked deep into a Norwegian fjord. The bomb run is a logistical nightmare because the planes must run a gantlet of anti-aircraft batteries before reaching their target. Based on a true story, the movie co-stars George Chakiris and Harry Andrews.

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.
Directed By: Walter Grauman
Genres: Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1964 Wide
On DVD: May 20, 2003

Critic Reviews

Christopher Lloyd, Sarasota Herald-Tribune
This ham-handed WWII picture about an international squadron of Allied pilots is hardly the best way to remember the late, great Cliff Robertson.
Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com
Dated flying effects hurt this above average WWII actioner.

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xGary X

A rousing theme tune, but unfortunately things go downhill from there. Unconvincing aerial sequences (complimented by dodgy model effects), pointless love interest and an uninteresting side plot involving a distinctly italian-american looking (and sounding) "norwegian".… More
A rousing theme tune, but unfortunately things go downhill from there. Unconvincing aerial sequences (complimented by dodgy model effects), pointless love interest and an uninteresting side plot involving a distinctly italian-american looking (and sounding) "norwegian". Other films have done this type of thing much, much better.
Barry L

I have always loved the old war movies and this cheezy outpouring doesnt dissapoint....Chocks away, tally bally Ho!

Cast

            Harry Andrews as Air Marshal Davis

            Barbara Archer as Barmaid

            John Bonney as Flight Lt. Scott

            George Chakiris as Lt. Erik Bergman

            Suzanne Farmer as Mary

            Michael Goodliffe as Squadron Leader Bill Adams

            Donald Houston as Wing Cmdr. Tom Barrett

            Angus Lennie as Flight Lt. Harry Hopkinson

            John Meillon as Flight Lt. Gillibrand

            Maria Perschy as Hilde Bergman

            Scot Finch as Flight Lt. Bissel

            Cliff Robertson as Wing Cmdr. Roy Grant

            Julian Sherrier as Lt. Singh

            Sean Kelly as Lt. Nigel

            Geoffrey Frederick as Lt. Frank

            Edward Brayshaw as Lt. Guenier

            Arnold Locke as Innkeeper

            Peter Kriss as Lt. Maner

            Drewe Henley as Thor

            Richard Shaw as Johanson

            Cavan Malone as Ericson

            Chris Williams as Goth

            Johnny Briggs as Lt. Jones

            John Church
            
            Scott Finch
            
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