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Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 American Technicolor action war film directed by Nicholas Ray, [ 2][ 3] 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: 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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Flying Leathernecks - (Re-issue Trailer) A World War II Marine officer (John Wayne) drives his men mercilessly during the battle for Guadalcanal in Flying Leathernecks (1951).
Flying Leathernecks. 1951 · 1 hr 43 min. TV-PG. Action · Drama · War. Two Marine Air Corps officers clash over leadership styles but learn to mingle their methods after confronting the stark realities of World War II. Subtitles: English.
As the new commanding officer of a squadron of Marine pilots, Maj. Daniel Kirby (John Wayne), a stern and strict leader, cannot believe the lack of discipline exhibited...
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John Wayne is a no-nonsense WWII squadron leader whose unforgiving style clashes with that of his fellow officer, Robert Ryan. But when called into action over Guadalcanal, he bravely leads his...
