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Wake Island (1942)

NR · 1942-08-11 · 1h 27m · EN
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Leathernecks... writing another glorious chapter of purposeful courage in America's history!

In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.

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John FarrowDirector

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Brian DonlevyBrian DonlevyMaj. Geoffrey CatonMacdonald CareyMacdonald CareyLt. Bruce CameronRobert PrestonRobert PrestonPvt. Joe DoyleWilliam BendixWilliam BendixPvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" RandallAlbert DekkerAlbert DekkerShad McCloskyWalter AbelWalter AbelCmdr. RobertsMikhail RasumnyMikhail RasumnyIvan ProbenzkyRod CameronRod CameronCapt. Pete LewisBill GoodwinBill GoodwinSgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice)Damian O'FlynnDamian O'FlynnCapt. Bill PatrickFrank AlbertsonFrank AlbertsonJohnny RuddJoyce ArleenJoyce ArleenCynthia Caton (uncredited)

Keywords

World war iiU.s. navyJapanJungleInfantryPearl harborPacific theaterMarine corpsPacific islandWake island

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Drama · WarTheme affinityWorld War Ii · U S Navy · JapanDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortEmotional intensityWar · World War IiDirector preference198070

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Frequently asked questions about Wake Island

What is Wake Island about?

In late 1941, with no hope of relief or re-supply, a small band of United States Marines tries to keep the Japanese Navy from capturing their island base.

How long is Wake Island?

Wake Island has a runtime of 87 minutes.