Rent Flying Leathernecks (1951)

Synopsis:

When tough disciplinarian Major Dan Kirby (John Wayne) is put in charge of a marine fighter squadron in the South Pacific, he is not popular with the men, who were expecting the more popular Captain Carl Griffin (Robert Ryan) to be promoted. Discovering a shortage of planes and pilots, Kirby nonetheless manages to whip his reluctant men into fighting shape. Renowned auteur Nicholas Ray directs.

Actors:

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, Hal Bokar, Barry Brooks, Charles Brunner, Richard Condon, Ralph Cook

Directors:

Nicholas Ray

Writers:

James Edward Grant, Kenneth Gamet

Year:

1951

Studio:

Universal Pictures

Genres:

Classic Dramas, Classic War Stories, Classics Action, Military & War, Military & War Dramas, Period Dramas

DVD details

BBFC:

Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Release Date:

05/06/2006