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Flying Leathernecks

Guadalcanal, World War II. While the US Marine Corps fighter pilots defy the Japanese in spectacular air battles, their tough, unyielding Squadron Commander is deeply resented by his men.

1 hour, 42 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 May 201308:20
BBC Two

Credits

DanJohn Wayne
DirectorNicholas Ray
GriffRobert Ryan
CowboyDon Taylor
JoanJanis Carter
Sergeant clancyJay C Flippen
Dr. CuranWilliam Harrigan
Shorty VegayMaurice Jara
GeneralBarry Kelley
ProducerEdmund Grainger
WriterJames Edward Grant

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