Flying Tigers
Directed by David MillerJim Gordon commands a unit of the famed Flying Tigers, the American Volunteer Group which fought the Japanese in China before America's entry into World War II. Gordon must send his outnumbered band of fighter pilots out against overwhelming odds while juggling the disparate personalities and problems of his fellow flyers.
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- John MossSeptember 9, 2025Robust John Wayne propaganda movie from 1942 (not far beyond Pearl Harbor) about a group of Americn volunteers airpilots fighting to liberate China against the Japanese before and after Dec 7, 1941. Lots of dogfight action that is fascinating considering the lack of CGI. Good curio from WW2.
- Mister ArnJune 7, 2025“Flying Tigers” is a wartime action film that doubles as a patriotic rallying cry. Starring John Wayne, it offers a dramatized portrayal of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) fighting in China before the U.S. officially entered World War II. Don’t look for strict historical accuracy; this is fiction, not a memoir. The aerial combat scenes are thrilling, even if pieced together from stock footage. As a product of its era, it leans heavily on propaganda and reflects the racial stereotypes common at the time. For fans of John Wayne or classic World War II films, it still holds appeal.
Flying Tigers Trivia
Flying Tigers was released on October 8, 1942.
Flying Tigers was directed by David Miller.
Flying Tigers has a runtime of 1 hr 42 min.
Flying Tigers was produced by Edmund Grainger.
The key characters in Flying Tigers are Jim Gordon (John Wayne), Woody Jason (John Carroll), Brooke Elliott (Anna Lee).
Flying Tigers is rated Not Rated.
Flying Tigers is an Action, Drama, Romance film.
Flying Tigers has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10.