The Fighting Lady (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1944, The Fighting Lady is a war and documentary film directed by Edward Steichen, running about 61 minutes. “Photographed in Zones of Combat by Men of U.S. Navy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oscar winner William Wyler directed this 1944 "newsdrama," narrated by Lieut. Robert Taylor, USNR (Bataan), and photographed in zones of combat by the U.S. Navy. The film follows one of the many new aircraft carriers built since Pearl Harbor, known as THE FIGHTING LADY in honor of all American carriers, as it goes into action against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean in 1943. See the ship and its pilots undergo their baptism of fire, attacking the Japanese base on Marcus Island.
Who’s in it. The Fighting Lady stars Charles Boyer as Narrator (French version), Robert Taylor as Narrator, John S. McCain as Himself and Joesph J. Clark as Himself (as Jocko), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Fighting Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fighting Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fighting Lady tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fighting Lady (1944)?
- In US, The Fighting Lady is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fighting Lady worth watching?
- The Fighting Lady holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fighting Lady?
- The Fighting Lady stars Charles Boyer, Robert Taylor, John S. McCain, Joesph J. Clark and Dixie Kiefer.
- When was The Fighting Lady released?
- The Fighting Lady was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.