Report from the Aleutians

Jul 30 1943 Not Rated 0h 47m
Documentary, History, War

A documentary propaganda film produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps about the Aleutian Islands Campaign during World War II. The film opens with a map showing the strategic importance of the island, and the thrust of the 1942 Japanese offensive into Midway and Dutch Harbor. Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

Plot

A official documentary movie about the misson of the US forces on an island of the Aleutians, from which US bombers are attacking the Japanese occupied island Kiska. The movie includes footage from a bombing raid over Kiska with B-17 and B-24 bombers.

Written by

John Huston

Directed by

John Huston

Cast

John Huston, Walter Huston, Milton Ashkin

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

U.S. Army Signal Corps

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total

Trailers
History Rediscovered: Report from the Aleutians
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6.4 out of 10
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