Where to watch Flying Leathernecks(1951)

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Flying Leathernecks plot summary

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

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.

Details

Release date

August 28, 1951

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

War, Action, Drama

Directed by

Nicholas Ray

Country

United States

TMDB rating

5.8 / 10 · 75 votes

Flying Leathernecks trailer

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Cast

• John WayneMaj. Daniel Xavier 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
• James BellColonel
• Barry KelleyBrigadier General
• Maurice JaraShorty Vegay
• Adam WilliamsLt. Bert Malotke

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