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!
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Flying Leathernecks |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 28, 1951 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, fighter pilot, okinawa, pacific, u.s. air force, marine corps, pacific island |
FAQ
What is Flying Leathernecks about?
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.
When was Flying Leathernecks released?
Flying Leathernecks was released on Aug 28, 1951 (status: Released).
Who directed Flying Leathernecks?
Nicholas Ray directed Flying Leathernecks.
What is the TMDB rating of Flying Leathernecks?
Flying Leathernecks has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 from 75 votes.