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Flying Leathernecks(1951)

From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own!
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ReleasedWar,Action,Drama1h 42m

Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.

Budget:

$ 0

Directed by:

Nicholas Ray

Cast

John Wayne thumbnail

John Wayne

Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby

Robert Ryan thumbnail

Robert Ryan

Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin

Don Taylor thumbnail

Don Taylor

Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe

Janis Carter thumbnail

Janis Carter

Joan Kirby

Jay C. Flippen thumbnail

Jay C. Flippen

MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief

William Harrigan thumbnail

William Harrigan

Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran

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