(1942)Directed by John Farrow87 minWar, Action, Drama

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

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.

Brian Donlevyas Maj. Geoffrey Caton

Macdonald Careyas Lt. Bruce Cameron

Robert Prestonas Pvt. Joe Doyle

William Bendixas Pvt. Aloysius K. "Smacksie" Randall

Albert Dekkeras Shad McClosky

Walter Abelas Cmdr. Roberts

Mikhail Rasumnyas Ivan Probenzky

Rod Cameronas Capt. Pete Lewis

Bill Goodwinas Sgt. Higbee / Narrator (voice)

Damian O'Flynnas Capt. Bill Patrick

Frank Albertsonas Johnny Rudd

Joyce Arleenas Cynthia Caton (uncredited)

Hugh Beaumontas Captain (uncredited)

Barbara Brittonas Sally Cameron (uncredited)

Hillary Brookeas Girl at the Inn (uncredited)

James Brownas Wounded Marine (uncredited)

RC Robert Carsonas Marine (uncredited)

Don Castleas Pvt. Cunkle (uncredited)

LC Luke Chanas Japanese Admiral (uncredited)

SC Spencer Chanas Japanese Captain (uncredited)

JC Jack Chapinas Squeaky Simpkins (uncredited)

Dane Clarkas Sparks (uncredited)

RC Russ Clarkas Sergeant Major (uncredited)

Max Coleas Marine Pilot (uncredited)

Wake Island