Back to Bataan (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1945, Back to Bataan is an action, drama and war film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 95 minutes. “SEE! Battle of Bataan! March of Death! Guerilla Raids! Fierce bolo fighters in action!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Army colonel leads a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.
Who’s in it. Back to Bataan stars John Wayne as Colonel Joseph Madden, Beulah Bondi as Bertha Barnes, Anthony Quinn as Captain Andres Bonifacio and Fely Franquelli as Dalisay Delgado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Back to Bataan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back to Bataan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Back to Bataan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Back to Bataan (1945)?
- In US, Back to Bataan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Back to Bataan worth watching?
- Back to Bataan holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Back to Bataan?
- Back to Bataan stars John Wayne, Beulah Bondi, Anthony Quinn, Fely Franquelli and Richard Loo.
- When was Back to Bataan released?
- Back to Bataan was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.