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Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 war film starring John Wayne as a Marine Corps aviator in World War II. The film depicts the battles, challenges and personal conflicts of the Wildcats squadron in Guadalcanal and Okinawa.
Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 film directed by Nicholas Ray and starring John Wayne as a Marine squadron commander in the Guadalcanal campaign. The film features aerial combat, political tension, and character development among the pilots and their families.
- (5.6K)
- Action, Drama, War
- Nicholas Ray
- 1951-08-28
Flying Leathernecks (1951) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The mission of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is to help strengthen America by preserving the aviation history of the U.S. Marine Corps, honoring the service of its people, and inspiring in all generations an appreciation of America’s freedoms and values.
Flying Leathernecks is a classic Hollywood drama about a Marine officer who leads his men in the battle for Guadalcanal during World War II. The movie features John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Janis Carter and other stars, and was directed by Nicholas Ray.
- Nicholas Ray, Edmund Grainger, Sam Ruman
- John Wayne
Dec 30, 2020 · Flying Leathernecks (1951) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #FlyingLeathernecks Marine fighter squadron VMF 247 is in the thick of it on Guadalcanal. The airstrip they hold is hammered by offshore...
- 4 min
- 39.2K
- Warner Bros. Classics
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Watch John Wayne star as a Marine Air Corps officer in this 1951 action drama set in World War II. Learn how he and his rival adapt to the challenges of combat and leadership.
