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Flying Leathernecks

1951, Movie, NR, 102 mins

Flying Leathernecks: Review

This overlong but action-filled WW II film offers John Wayne in a familiar role as Maj. Dan Kirby, the martinet commander of a fighter squadron on Guadalcanal in 1942, a man whose rigid discipline gets the job done but alienates the pilots flying under his orders. Capt. Carl Griffin (Robert Ryan), his easygoing, poetry-reciting second-in-command, thinks Kirby is a fine officer and leader of men but begins to criticize his uncompromising ways, believing that a freer hand shou... read more leave a comment

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Flying Leathernecks - (Re-issue Trailer)

A World War II Marine officer (John Wayne) drives his men mercilessly during the battle for Guadalcanal in Flying Leathernecks (1951).
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Posted: 8/1/2008

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Wayne plays a brutal World War II Marine commander who leads his squad to victory in Guadalcanal. Directed by gutsy stylist Ray, this war tale is made with an unusally perceptive and humane touch.
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Length: 02:58
Posted: 3/17/2008

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John Wayne is a no-nonsense WWII squadron leader whose unforgiving style clashes with that of his fellow officer, Robert Ryan. But when called into action over Guadalcanal, he bravely leads his men to victory and earns the respect of all. Featuring Academy Award-winner Wayne ("Stagecoach," "True Grit," "The Searchers"), Oscar-nominee Robert Ryan ("Crossfire," "The Wild Bunch," "Bad Day at Black Rock") and Jay C. Flippin ("Cat Ballou"). Directed by Oscar-nominee Nicholas Ray ("Rebel Without a Cause"). Outstanding aerial combat footage.
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Length: 01:45:34
Posted: 8/11/2008

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It's World War II. Major Dan Kirby (John Wayne) is hard on his marines. His subordinate Captain Carl Griffin thinks the Major is overdoing it.
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Posted: 1/19/2010

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Flying Leathernecks: Cast & Details

Year: 1951
Rated NR

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Cast
John Wayne: Maj. Dan Kirby
Robert Ryan: Capt. Carl Griffin
Don Taylor: Lt. "Cowboy" Blithe
William Harrigan: Lt. Cmdr. Joe Curan
Janis Carter: Joan Kirby
Jay C. Flippen: Master Sgt. Clancy

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