Wake Island

"Leathernecks... writing another glorious chapter of purposeful courage in America's history!"

Aug 11 1942 Approved 1h 28m
Action, Drama, War

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.

Plot

In November 1941, Major Caton takes command of the small Marine garrison on Wake Island. His tendency toward spit and polish upsets the men's tropical lassitude, but Pearl Harbor changes everything. Soon the island is attacked and the Marines pull together day by day; but how long can they hold out?

Written by

W.R. Burnett, Frank Butler, Lawrence Hazard

Directed by

John Farrow

Cast

Brian Donlevy, Robert Preston, Macdonald Carey

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 2 wins & 6 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,373
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA