Wake Island

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  • Director: John Farrow
  • Cast: Brian Donlevy, Robert Preston, Macdonald Carey
  • Genre: ActionDramaWar
  • Premiere: 1942
  • Running time: 88 min
  • Rated: Approved

In November 1941, Major Caton takes command of the small Marine garrison on Wake Island. His tendency toward spit and polish upsets the men's tropical lassitude, but Pearl Harbor changes everything. Soon the island is attacked and the Marines pull together day by day; but how long can they hold out?

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Accolades: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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