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Flying Leathernecks (1951) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Flying Leathernecks: Directed by Nicholas Ray. With John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter. Major Kirby leads The Wildcats squadron into the historic WWII battle of Guadalcanal.
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- Action, Drama, War
- Nicholas Ray
- 1951-08-28
Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 American Technicolor action war film directed by Nicholas Ray, produced by Edmund Grainger, (who had produced Sands of Iwo Jima) and starring John Wayne and Robert Ryan. The movie details the exploits and personal battles of United States Marine Corps aviators during World War II.
Flying Leathernecks - Full Cast & Crew. 75 Metascore. 1951. 1 hr 42 mins. Drama, Action & Adventure. NR. Watchlist. Where to Watch. In World War II, a tough officer leads Marine pilots in the...
- Nicholas Ray
Capt. Harold Jorgensen, Ops. Officer. Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary.
Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A World War II Marine officer drives his men mercilessly during the battle for Guadalcanal. Cast & Crew. Read More. Nicholas Ray. Director. John Wayne. Dan Kirby. Robert Ryan. Capt. Carl "Griff" Griffin. Don Taylor. Cowboy. Janis Carter.
Kenneth Gamet. Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary.
