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Bombs Over Burma (1942)

5.119421h 2mEN
Action

Directed by Joseph H. Lewis

Rating

5.1/10

Runtime

1h 2m

Language

EN

Release

June 5, 1942

Director

Joseph H. Lewis

Overview

The film tells the story of Chinese guerrillas fighting for the Allied cause in Burma during Early in World War II, Chungking schoolteacher Lin Yang is recruited to help with the dangerous mission of protecting the Allied supply line from Burma into China. In spite of the danger involved, her determ...

Cast

Anna May Wong

Anna May Wong

Lin Ying

Noel Madison

Noel Madison

Me-Hoi

Leslie Denison

Leslie Denison

Sir Roger Howe

Nedrick Young

Nedrick Young

Slim Jenkins

Dan Seymour

Dan Seymour

Pete Bragranza

Frank Lackteen

Frank Lackteen

Hallam

Judith Gibson

Judith Gibson

Lucy Dell

Dennis Moore

Dennis Moore

Tom Whitley

Connie Leon

Connie Leon

Ma Sing

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bombs Over Burma (1942), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The film tells the story of Chinese guerrillas fighting for the Allied cause in Burma during Early in World War II, Chungking schoolteacher Lin Yang is recruited to help with the dangerous mission of protecting the Allied supply line from Burma into China. In spite of the danger involved, her determination to help is strengthened when one of her young students is killed in a Japanese air raid. Some time later, she is part of a group of Allied representatives departing from Lashio, on a bus traveling the Burma Road back to China. A bridge outage forces them to spend the night in a monastery along the way, and during the night they watch in horror as a supply convoy of trucks is bombed by Japanese planes. The timing and accuracy of the raid brings them to realize that either one of their group, or perhaps the priest in the monastery, is really an enemy agent

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bombs Over Burma. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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