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Flying Leathernecks

1951-08-28 · 102 min · ★ 5.8

War · Action · Drama

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.

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Directors
Nicholas Ray
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneMaj. Daniel Xavier Kirby
Robert RyanRobert RyanCapt. Carl 'Griff' Griffin
Don TaylorDon TaylorLt. Vern 'Cowboy' Blithe
Janis CarterJanis CarterJoan Kirby
Jay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenMSgt. Clancy, Line Chief
William HarriganWilliam HarriganDr. Lt.Cdr. Joe Curran
James BellJames BellColonel
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyBrigadier General
Maurice JaraMaurice JaraShorty Vegay
Adam WilliamsAdam WilliamsLt. Bert Malotke
James DobsonLt. Pudge McCabe
Carleton YoungCarleton YoungCol. Riley
Michael St. AngelMichael St. AngelCapt. Harold Jorgensen, Ops. Officer
Brett KingBrett King1st Lt. Ernie Stark
Gordon GebertTommy Kirby
Hal BokarLt. Deal (uncredited)
Barry BrooksSquadron Commander (uncredited)
Charles BrunnerCharlie's Father (uncredited)
Richard CondonRichard Condon1st Pilot Replacement (uncredited)
James CravenJames CravenFleet CIC Commander (uncredited)

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