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1941 is a 1979 American film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. It depicts the chaos and humor of a Japanese attack on Los Angeles in 1941, based on real historical events and incidents.
- $94.9 million
- John Williams
- $35 million
- Buzz Feitshans
Dec 14, 1979 · A slapstick action comedy set in California during World War II, where a group of hysterical citizens prepare for a Japanese invasion after Pearl Harbor. The film features a large cast of actors, including John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Treat Williams, and Toshirô Mifune, and was nominated for three Oscars.
- Steven Spielberg
- 298
- 2 min
Find out who starred in the 1979 historical drama film 1941, directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. See the full cast and crew list, including actors, writers, producers, composers, and more.
A 1979 film set in World War II, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as two soldiers trying to stop a Japanese invasion of California. Critics and audiences panned the film for its chaotic and unfunny plot, while praising its special effects and Belushi's performance.
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- Steven Spielberg
- PG
- John Belushi
Watch 1941, a 1979 film about a Japanese sub attack on California, starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi. Find out where to rent or buy it online from various streaming services.
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- 1979
- PG
- Steven Spielberg
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Roger Ebert criticizes Spielberg's "1941" as a chaotic and forced blockbuster comedy that lacks character and story. He praises some scenes but finds the movie too relentless and disorganized to be funny.
A comedy film about the hysteria and chaos in California after the Pearl Harbor attack. A Japanese submarine targets Hollywood, while a German captain joins the mission, and a zany group of defenders tries to stop them.
