Flying Leathernecks
# From Guadalcanal to Okinawa...the Marine air-devils blazed a trail of glory...while the women they left behind fought battles of their own!
π 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.
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
1951-08-28
β Running Time:
102 mins
β Vote Average:
5.9
Beloved Cast
Maj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
John Wayne
Capt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Robert Ryan
Lt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Don Taylor
Joan Kirby
Janis Carter
MSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
Jay C. Flippen
Dr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
William Harrigan
Colonel
James Bell
Brigadier General
Barry Kelley
Shorty Vegay
Maurice Jara
Lt. Bert Malotke
Adam Williams
Lt. Pudge McCabe
James Dobson
Col. Riley
Carleton Young
Capt. Harold Jorgensen, Ops. Officer
Michael St. Angel
1st Lt. Ernie Stark
Brett King
Tommy Kirby
Gordon Gebert
Hal Bokar
Barry Brooks
Charles Brunner
Richard Condon
James Craven
Victor Cutler
Virginia Blithe (uncredited)
Gail Davis
Sam Edwards
MP Sergeant (uncredited)
Fred Graham
Chuck Hamilton
Lt. Foster (uncredited)
Douglas Henderson
Indian Affairs Clerk (uncredited)
Milton Kibbee
Mona Knox
Keith Larsen
Harry Lauter
Paul McGuire
Eda Reiss Merin
John Mitchum
Patricia Prest
Noel Reyburn
Hugh Sanders
Lynn Stalmaster
Fleet CIC Radio Operator (uncredited)
Milburn Stone
Harlan Warde
Mess Sergeant (uncredited)
Dick Wessel
Mack Williams
Peter Ortiz
3rd Pilot Replacement (uncredited)
Chuck Courtney
