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Recon 7 Down

84 minutes | Teen | 2007 | United States of America

Action & Adventure

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Tagline

World War Two Action Film

Synopsis

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. This entices Rommell to contact Hitler requesting reinforcements from the Russian front, believing the Red Army and British and American forces are about to invade the beaches of Calais. During this operation, pilot Tom Meyers, and his spotter, Bob Sanders, are shot down behind enemy lines.

Director's Statement

William just wants to make good films with good stories and has passed on many scripts.

  • Directed by
    William Cheney
  • Written by
    William Cheney
  • Produced by
    William Cheney
    Ian Paterson
  • Recon 7 Down Website
Directed by: William Cheney
Written by: William Cheney
Produced by: William Cheney
Ian Paterson

Cast

Tom Myers: Dirk Benedict
Tom Myers: Mike Konik
Hensel: James Stover

Crew

Editor: Will Erving
Original Music: Brian Burns Beardsley
Cinematographer: Mick Barber

The film was made old school, very little CGI. Used real planes, props, and actual locations.
The castle scenes were shot at Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, NY. Reported to be one of the most haunted 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.

  • William Cheney

    Director

    William Cheney