Flying Leathernecks

Flying Leathernecks

1951 | 1h 42m | Action, Drama | TV-PG

Brief Synopsis

In a story of extraordinary heroism, Squadron Commander Major Dan Kirby and Captain Carl Griffin clash but learn the value of each other's methods as they're forged by war into a precision team of officers during the World War II battle for Guadalcanal.

Cast and Crew

DIRECTOR

Nicholas Ray

CAST

John Wayne

Robert Ryan

Don Taylor

Janis Carter

Jay C. Flippen

William Harrigan

James Bell

Barry Kelley

Maurice Jara

Adam Williams

James Dobson

Carleton Young

Michael St. Angel

Brett King

Gordon Gebert

Milburn Stone

Lynn Stalmaster

PRODUCERS

Edmund Grainger

WRITERS

James Grant

Kenneth Gamet

Host Intros

01:24
Ben Mankiewicz Intro -- Flying Leathernecks (1951)
Intro Aired: Jan 2018
Ben Mankiewicz introduces Flying Leathernecks, 1951.

Related Videos

Flying Leathernecks (1951) -- (Movie Clip) May I Speak Frankly?
Clip
Major Kirby (John Wayne) introduced to squadron, just as they were preparing to celebrate Captain Griffin (Robert Ryan) getting promoted, the officers then parley, early in Nicholas Ray's Flying Leathernecks, 1951.
Flying Leathernecks (1951) -- (Movie Clip) We Have Arrived
Clip
Major Kirby (John Wayne) leads squadron (Robert Ryan, Adam York, James Dobson et al) arriving over Guadalcanal, forceful combination of color combat and movie footage by director Nicholas Ray, in Flying Leathernecks, 1951.
01:48
Flying Leathernecks - (Re-issue Trailer)
Trailer
A World War II Marine officer (John Wayne) drives his men mercilessly during the battle for Guadalcanal in Flying Leathernecks (1951).

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