

Flying Tigers
“Strong BRAVE MEN FLYING IN THE FACE OF DEATH THAT WE MAY Live”
Jim 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.
Where to watch Flying Tigers in United States
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Where is Flying Tigers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | History Vault | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Popcorntimes | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Oldflix, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Flying Tigers
Flying Tigers is a 1942 English-language action, drama and war film directed by David Miller. The cast is led by John Wayne, John Carroll, Anna Lee. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on History Vault.
Flying Tigers was produced by Republic Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 8, 1942, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- David Miller
- Writers
- Barry Trivers, Kenneth Gamet
- Release date
- October 8, 1942
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Republic Pictures
Flying Tigers cast & crew
Flying Tigers was directed by David Miller and written by Barry Trivers and Kenneth Gamet.
The cast features John Wayne as Jim Gordon, John Carroll as Woody Jason, Anna Lee as Brooke Elliott, Paul Kelly as Hap Smith, Gordon Jones as Alabama Smith, and Mae Clarke as Verna Bales.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Victor Young and cinematography is by Jack A. Marta.
Is Flying Tigers worth watching?
Flying Tigers holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and war, Flying Tigers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Flying Tigers
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Cast of Flying Tigers

John Wayne
Jim Gordon

John Carroll
Woody Jason

Anna Lee
Brooke Elliott

Paul Kelly
Hap Smith

Gordon Jones
Alabama Smith

Mae Clarke
Verna Bales

Addison Richards
R.T. Lindsay

Edmund MacDonald
Blackie Bales

Bill Shirley
Dale

Tom Neal
Reardon

Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart
McCurdy

David Bruce
Lt. Barton
Flying Tigers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Flying Tigers in United States?
Flying Tigers is streaming on History Vault in United States.
▸Is Flying Tigers on History Vault?
Yes — Flying Tigers is currently available on History Vault in United States.
▸What language is Flying Tigers in?
Flying Tigers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Flying Tigers?
Flying Tigers runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Flying Tigers rated?
Flying Tigers is rated NR. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 56 ratings.











