Return to Guam (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1944, Return to Guam is a documentary film directed by Richard Brooks, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Return to Guam is a 1944 short propaganda film produced by the US Navy about the taking and recapture of the island of Guam. The film starts when a convoy of ships nearing the island sees strange lights flashing from the island in Morse code "information". After cautiously investigating the signal, they find that it was made by a white man, George Tweed, the last survivor of the original garrison at Guam. Tweed relates his harrowing story of how he survived in the bush for 31 months with the help of the natives, Chamorros.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Return to Guam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Return to Guam page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Return to Guam (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Return to Guam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Return to Guam worth watching?
- Return to Guam holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Return to Guam released?
- Return to Guam was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.