World war two action film
In 1943, with the Allied powers in a stalemate against the German forces in Italy, and the Red Army not gaining ground on the Eastern front, British Intelligence, along with the U.S. O.S.S devise a secret mission to lure German troops away from the Eastern front. This helps the Red Army gain ground against Germany. British Intelligence acquire three experimental Russian "Yaks" that are to be flown by American pilots from the 7th Army Air Corps. The covert mission is to fly across the English Channel to do reconnaissance and to strafe German troops.
Directed by
William Cheney
Written by
Terri Knowlton
Produced by
William Cheney
Production Company
Cheney Films Company
Cast
Dirk Benedict …Tom Myers
Mike Konik …Lt. Tom Myers
Jasen Tucker …SS. Officer Stroder
Chris Becker …Bob Sanders
Tracy Redington …English woman
Alexandra Jones …Nurse Brown
Geoff Eyers …Nazi pilot
Jeremy Hill …Capt. Paterson
Perter Ward …British intelligence officer
William Cheney …LT. Cheney
Crew
Will Erving …First Camera
Arthur Swenson …Best Boy
Ian Paterson …Editor
Production Notes
The film Was made old school very little CGI most planes, props, and locations are real.
The Castle scenes were shot at Beardlys Castle in Little falls Ny, Reported to be one of the most hunted places in the USA.
William Cheney the director filmed from inside the planes himself his crew was afraid to fly upside down in vintage aircraft.
Aircraft provided by Bill Wade from his private collection.
Director's Statement
William just wants to make good films with good storys. And has passed on many scripts.
Filmmaker Biography
William Cheney The director and producer of the film. Is related to James Cagney on his mothers side, and to VP Dick Cheney on his Fathers.
William is now Working For Ian paterson and Geoff Eyers. On large budget films at Pinewoods UK.