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Wake Island

1942, Movie, NR, 78 mins

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The heroic but doomed defense of Wake Island against the Japanese in the opening days of WWII provided the basis for this slightly fictionalized, immensely popular flag-waver that garnered several Academy Award nominations. A perfect example of Hollywood's contribution to the war effort, the film demonstrated that even in defeat there was victory, and provided needed inspiration for a nation reeling from loss after loss at the hands of the Japanese. Hunkered down in foxholes... read more leave a comment
Year: 1942
Rated NR

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Cast
Brian Donlevy: Maj. Caton
Macdonald Carey: Lt. Cameron
Robert Preston: Joe Doyle
William Bendix: Smacksie Randall
Albert Dekker: Shad McClosky
Walter Abel: Cmdr. Roberts

 

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Sailors stationed in the Pacific fight off the Japanese during World War II. Released nine...
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Posted: 9/20/2008
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