Director: John Farrow
Language
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Nominated for 4 Oscars. 2 wins & 6 nominations total
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Brian DonlevyMaj. Geoffrey Caton -
Macdonald CareyLt. Bruce Cameron
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Robert PrestonPvt. Joe Doyle
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William BendixPvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall
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Albert DekkerShad McClosky
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Walter AbelCmdr. Roberts
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Mikhail RasumnyIvan Probenzky
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Rod CameronCapt. Pete Lewis
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Bill GoodwinSgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice)
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Damian O'FlynnCapt. Bill Patrick
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Frank AlbertsonJohnny Rudd
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Hugh BeaumontCaptain (uncredited)
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Barbara BrittonSally Cameron (uncredited)
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Hillary BrookeGirl at the Inn (uncredited)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 87 min |
Description:
In late 1941, a small group of U.S. Marines on a remote island base faces certain defeat, with no possibility of reinforcements. They desperately fight to prevent the Japanese Navy from seizing their position.
| Alternative title: | Wake Island |
| Release year: | 1942 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 4 Oscars. 2 wins & 6 nominations total |
| Director: | John Farrow |
| Type: | Movie |
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