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John Ford's moving and dignified tribute to the courage of ordinary fighting men, based on a true incident involving American PT-boat squadrons fighting in the Pacific campaign. Away from the action, John Wayne romances Reed when confined to sick bay.

Keywords:

Drama, War, Historical, History, World War, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, WWII, WW2, World War 2

Additional Information:

(Black and white) (1945) (4 Star)

Cast:

Robert Montgomery	.... Lt. John Brickley
John Wayne	.... Lt. 'Rusty' Ryan
Donna Reed	.... 2nd Lt. Sandy Davys
Jack Holt	.... General Martin
Ward Bond	.... 'Boats' Mulcahey
Marshall Thompson	.... Ens. 'Snake' Gardner

Supporting Cast:

Paul Langton	.... Ens. 'Andy' Andrews
Leon Ames	.... Maj. James Morton
Arthur Walsh	.... Seaman Jones
Donald Curtis	.... 'Shorty'
Cameron Mitchell	.... Ens. George Cross
Jeff York	.... Ens. Tony Aiken
Murray Alper	.... 'Slug' Mahan
Harry Tenbrook	.... Squarehead Larson
Jack Pennick	.... 'Doc'

Directors:

John Ford

Writers:

William L. White
Frank Wead