Flying Leathernecks (1951)

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Written by Kenneth Gamet, James Edward Grant

Directed by Nicholas Ray

Running Time: 105 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1951

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Possibly the most macho man in the history of Hollywood to be called Marion? Big John stars in a classic wartime drama set high above Guadalcanal in 1942. The pilots of the US Marine fighter squadron daily risk their lives against the Japanese in spectacular airborne battles, but on the ground there is a rising tide of resentment towards their dictatorial commander.

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Cast

John WayneMaj. Daniel Xavier 'Dan' Kirby
Robert RyanCapt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Don TaylorLt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Janis CarterJoan Kirby
Jay C. FlippenMSgt. Clancy Line Chief
William HarriganDr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran

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