Overall Rating:   3.5 out of 5, including 1 review
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It's David vs. Goliath on the seas when Rusty Ryan and John Brickly lead the Navy's new PT boats into the Battle of the Philippines during the early days of WWII. Outgunned and outmanned, the skippers and their crews defy the odds and prove the effectiveness of their highly maneuverable boats. They hit, they run, they return to fight again - and they play a vital role in the holding action that buys valuable time for the U.S. after the crippling attack on Pearl Harbor. Montgomery and Wayne turn in acclaimed performances in this powerful film that is widely recognized as one of director John Ford's all-time greatest works. Scripted by naval Commander Frank Wead and based on the novel by William I. White, it is one of the best contemporary films about the war.
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Features:
| 8-Page "Making Of" Booklet
Theatrical Trailer | Video:
| | Standard 1.33:1 B&W | | Audio: (more info) | ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono
| Subtitles:
| | English, French
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| Studio: Warner Bros.
Production Year: 1945
Release Date: 2/14/2006
Length: 135 mins
Rating: NR
Chapters: 44
| Packaging: Keep Case
Number of Discs: 1
Disc: SS-SL
Item Code: 65066
UPC Code: 012569506626
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Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5, including 1 review
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Outstanding... Truly captures the flavor of the time, place, and events. - 3.5 out of 5 (10/19/2000)
I've spent a lot of time in the Phillipines, especially around Subic Bay & Manila. When I watch this movie, I feel that I'm there. Adversity brings out the best and worst in human nature. The characters here are caught up in a desperate and losing struggle. They don't deceive themselves, but they continue to do their duty. The acting, directing, and writing are on the mark.
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