In the case of 633 squadron, a 1964 wwii movie starring cliff robertson as the leader of a british air squadron, the only thing interesting is how gobsmackingly awful it is. The 633 squadron are assigned to destroy a german factory making the weapons for destruction. A wwii royal air force squadrom prepare for an important and dangerous demolish a nazirun munitions. Their luck changes when they are assigned to bomb a german rocket fuel plant, in norway which is guarded by heavy antiaircraft defences, and the plant is considered bombproof. Just after the squadron enter the fjord for the big finale, wing commander grant notices german aircraft in the sky above and says there are bandits up above, keep down low.
Erik bergman maria perschy hilde bergman harry andrews air vice marshal davis when norwegian resistance leader lieutenant erik bergman reports the location of a german v2 rocket fuel plant, the royal air forces 633 squadron is assigned the mission to. In fact the bombs which appear in the 1964 film version look like standard raf 4,000 lb cookie bombs. In order to do that, light mosquito aircraft must be utilized. Nov 08, 20 633 squadron piano accompaniment, grade 4 trumpet duration. An raf squadron is assigned to knock out a german rocket fuel factory in norway. The characters were two dimensional, the action sequences were few and far between and the prose was both stilted and flat. In 633 squadron, their target is a norwegian power plant where the nazis are experimenting with powerful new weapons. If theres one movie 633 squadron was deeply indebted to it was the classic fifties effort the dambusters since it essentially implemented the same basic story outline to tell its fictionalised tale, and if you had to pick between the two you would have to go with the wellnigh unbeatable tribute of the dambusters. When allied forces learn of a nazi plan to launch rockets at england prior to dday, the 633 squadron is assigned to destroy the rocket fuel plant to. The box art for the airfix 124 scale model of the mosquito, available in october of 2015. This 1964 film, set during world war two, is famous because of its spectacular air scenes used vintage planes although not for the crashes. Movie about mosquito fighter raids 633 squadron movie. It was a flying star in both 633 squadron as rf580htf a nd the later and much lesser imitatormosquito squadron. Mosquito rs712 was another 633 squadron flyer that still exists today.
Situated at the end of a narrow fjord, under an overhang, only the elite squadron can knock it. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in 633 squadron 1964. Judge how much george lucas borrowed from the movie 633 squadron for the death star attack. Today we can now do a sequel to 633 to see new sqdn formed. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 40 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 production design by 1 makeup department 2 production management 1 second unit director or assistant director 4 art department 4. The plant is in a seeminglyimpregnable location beneath an. I lay most of the blame at the feet of director walter grauman, a television guy who made a few theatrical films. The plot, which involves the exploits of a fictional world war ii british fighterbomber squadron, was based on a novel of the same name by former royal air force officer frederick e. Clff falls in love with one of navy officers sister serving under him. British filming locations for the movie 633 squadron 1964 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations.
When norwegian resistance leader lieutenant erik bergman reports the location of a german v2 rocket fuel plant, the royal air forces 633 squadron is assigned the mission to destroy it. In order to assist grant in his air attack, bergman attempts a simultaneous ground attack, but the. Ron goodwin 633 squadron original motion picture score. If the film was made today, there would be action figures, mcdonalds giveaways and video games. Watch the video for 633 squadron from cozy powells the best of cozy powell for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. When allied forces learn of a nazi plan to launch rockets at england prior to dday, the 633 squadron is assigned to destroy the rocket fuel plant to eliminate the threat. The plant is in a seeminglyimpregnable location beneath an overhanging cliff at the end of a long, narrow fjord lined with antiaircraft guns. Smith, published in 1956, which itself drew on several real raf operations. Both of these films are united artists releases of allied missions led by north american commanders during world war ii to attack axis positions in norweigian fjordsone by air, the other. An raf squadron is assigned to knock out a german rocket. Sep 19, 2011 in the case of 633 squadron, a 1964 wwii movie starring cliff robertson as the leader of a british air squadron, the only thing interesting is how gobsmackingly awful it is.
The only way the british can hope to destroy the plant is by collapsing the cliff on top of it. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 40 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1. On the heels of fsms release of where eagles dareoperation crossbow fsmcd vol. As the special bombs are being towed onto the base, a modern white saloon car is seen driving past on the road. The factory supplies fuel for the nazi effort to launch rockets on england during dday. Norwegian resistance fighter erik bergman george chakiris offers the british royal air force an irresistible target when he reveals the location of a secret. May 31, 2008 judge how much george lucas borrowed from the movie 633 squadron for the death star attack. The plot has a multinational raf squadron on a nearsuicidal mission to destroy a german rocketfuel factory, but the reason to watch is definitely to see the mosquito bombers in reallife action. Staring maria perschy, george chakiris, harry andrews and donald houston. Like many successful blockbuster films of the day, 633 squadron inspired some spinoff merchandise like these collector bubble gum cards depicting the heroes and villains of the film. A couple of the crews singh and gillibrands crews arent wearing sheepskin flying jackets, but when we see them again later on. This is the classic story of a raf squadron in wwii. Overview of 633 squadron, 1964, directed by walter grauman, with cliff robertson, george chakiris, maria perschy, at turner classic movies. This is the job assigned to wing commander roy grants cliff robertson 633 squadron.
Watch the video for 633 squadron from ron goodwins heroes for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It was acquired by kermit weeks in 1981, and registered n35mk, and obvious nod to its designation as a mk 35 mosquito. Released by mca in 1986 mca25043 containing music from 633 squadron 1964. While critics derided the wooden acting and hackneyed plot, especially the miscast mirisch pictures contract star george chakiris, the aerial scenes were considered spectacular and with ron goodwins music remained the main attraction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With cliff robertson, george chakiris, maria perschy, harry andrews. The only way to destroy the plant is by collapsing the cliff on. Unrated dazzling aerial photography highlights this wwii saga of bold courage set. The original 633 squadron novel was written in 1958 and it suffered badly from the inexperience of the author and perhaps also the attitudes of the decade within which it was written. Then we momentarily cut to each of the crews inside their mosquitos. There never was a 633 squadron nor was there ever an attack on a factory in a norwegian fiord using earthquake bombs. Amazing grace by pipers of the world royal music show duration.
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