Movie

The Thousand Plane Raid

“This was the day the Allies turned the blitz on Hitler”

★ 6.4(8)19691h 33m

The Thousand Plane Raid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Director: Boris Sagal
Release date: 1969-07-15
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About The Thousand Plane Raid

The Thousand Plane Raid is a 1969 movie in the Adventure and War genres, directed by Boris Sagal, starring Christopher George, Laraine Stephens and J.D. Cannon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thousand Plane Raid in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1943, Colonel Greg Brandon, stationed at an United States Army Air Forces 8th Air Force, 103rd Bomb Group base in England, repeatedly attempts to persuade superiors that massive daylight bombing will hasten the end of World War II. In spite of the mission's extreme difficulty, his plan is finally put into effect against a German aircraft factory. During preparation for the raid, Brandon alienates his men by insisting that normal bombing operations continue. His disdain for cautious Lieutenant Archer and brash RAF Wing Commander Trafton Howard further antagonizes his associates, including his girl friend, WAC Lieutenant Gabrielle Ames. When his bomber crashes the morning of the mission, Brandon boards a bomber manned by Archer and Howard. During the effective air raid, he is impressed by Archer's courage and Howard's judgment.