Directed by:
Henry HathawayScreenplay:
Jerome CadyCinematography:
Glen MacWilliamsComposer:
Hugo FriedhoferCast:
Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, William Eythe, Charles Bickford, Cedric Hardwicke, Richard Jaeckel, Harry Morgan, Edward Van Sloan, Blake Edwards, Eddie Acuff (more)Plots(1)
A group of young, eager Navy pilots become frustrated when the higher-ups enact a non-combat strategy against the Japanese. To make matters worse, the pilots must answer to a rigid, unyielding commander (Ameche). Against all odds, the men fly into action in the decisive Battle of Midway. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
Don Ameche
USA
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Dana Andrews
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William Eythe
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Charles Bickford
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Cedric Hardwicke
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Richard Jaeckel
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Harry Morgan
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Edward Van Sloan
USA
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Blake Edwards
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Eddie Acuff
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George Chandler
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Ray Walker
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Tom Chadbon
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Jack Mower
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Irving Bacon
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Dave Willock
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Frederick Worlock
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Pierre Watkin
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Alice Faye (a.f.)
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Betty Grable (a.f.)
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