Flying Leathernecks (1951)

Flying Leathernecks (1951)

From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own! 1951-08-28 United States of America 102 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Major Daniel Kirby takes command of a squadron of Marine fliers just before they are about to go into combat. While the men are well meaning, he finds them undisciplined and prone to always finding excuses to do what is easy rather than what is necessary. The root of the problem is the second in command, Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin. Griff is the best flier in the group but Kirby finds him a poor commander who is not prepared to make the difficult decision that all commanders have to make - to put men in harm's way knowing that they may be killed.

Cast

John Wayne is Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Robert Ryan is Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Don Taylor is Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Janis Carter is Joan Kirby
Joan Kirby
Jay C. Flippen is MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
William Harrigan is Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
James Bell is Colonel
Colonel
Barry Kelley is Brigadier General
Brigadier General
Maurice Jara is Shorty Vegay
Shorty Vegay
Adam Williams is Lt. Bert Malotke
Lt. Bert Malotke
James Dobson is Lt. Pudge McCabe
Lt. Pudge McCabe
Carleton Young is Col. Riley
Col. Riley

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