About this release
William Wyler, a notable filmmaker, directed the film ""Memphis Belle"" in 1943 to pay homage to a World War II bomber of the same name. Documentarian Erik Nelson weaves footage captured by Wyler and currently stored at the National Archives together with intimate narrations from the remaining B-17 pilots to shed new light on this significant historical event.
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Disc 1
BDThe Cold Blue (2018)
74 min
HistoryWarTV MovieDocumentary
A meditation on youth, war and stunning bravery, featuring footage, taken from the National Archives, from the documentary filmed in 1943 by legendary Hollywood director William Wyler about the famous Memphis Belle flying fortress and the gripping narration from some of the last surviving B-17 pilots.
Credits
Director
Erik Nelson
Cast
William Wyleras Himself (archive footage)
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Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 8, 2026